- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morenci, AZ
Metcalf Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Metcalf Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040532000438
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metcalf Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 777
- students enrolled
Metcalf Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Morenci Unified District (4230) · Arizona
NCES ID 040532000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Metcalf Elementary School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 040532000438 · Morenci, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
777 enr · 19.4:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairbanks Middle School (398 students)
Metcalf Elementary School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Metcalf Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Metcalf Elementary School
777 students
- Fairbanks Midd
Fairbanks Middle School
398 students
- Morenci High S
Morenci High School
361 students
What this shows Metcalf Elementary School reports 777 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metcalf Elementary School compares
Metcalf Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 44% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 72% in Arizona - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,633
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
White 25.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Metcalf Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Morenci Unified District (4230) reports $11,633 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metcalf Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morenci High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Metcalf Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~777 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metcalf Elementary School
How many students attend Metcalf Elementary School?
Metcalf Elementary School has 777 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morenci, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metcalf Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metcalf Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metcalf Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Metcalf Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metcalf Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Metcalf Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in Morenci, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metcalf Elementary School?
Metcalf Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Morenci Unified District (4230)?
Besides Metcalf Elementary School, Morenci Unified District (4230) also operates Fairbanks Middle School (398 students) and Morenci High School (361 students). See the Morenci Unified District (4230) district page for the complete list.