- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Nautilus Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nautilus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040428001129
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nautilus Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Lake Havasu City · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nautilus Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nautilus Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
School address
District: Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) · Arizona
NCES ID 040428001129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Nautilus Elementary School shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-15.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 040428001129 · Lake Havasu City, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 20.3:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Havasu High School (1,523 students)
Nautilus Elementary School shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-15.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Nautilus Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Havasu Hi
Lake Havasu High School
1,523 students
- Thunderbolt Mi
Thunderbolt Middle School
734 students
- Starline Eleme
Starline Elementary School
629 students
- Smoketree Elem 543
Smoketree Elementary School
543 students
- Jamaica Elemen 424
Jamaica Elementary School
424 students
- This school 345
Nautilus Elementary School
345 students
What this shows Nautilus Elementary School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nautilus Elementary School compares
Nautilus Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 17% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 77% in Arizona - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$8,884
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Nautilus Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) reports $8,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nautilus Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunderbolt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starline Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoketree Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jamaica Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nautilus Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Havasu City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Starline Elementary School
Standard public school
629 students 21:1 students per teacher
Jamaica Elementary School
Standard public school
424 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Oro Grande Classical Academy
Standard public school
367 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Havasupai Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Telesis Preparatory
Standard public school
258 students
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
145 students
Nationwide elementary 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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nautilus Elementary School
How many students attend Nautilus Elementary School?
Nautilus Elementary School has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Havasu City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nautilus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nautilus Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nautilus Elementary School?
40.0% of students at Nautilus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nautilus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nautilus Elementary School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nautilus Elementary School?
Nautilus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nautilus Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lake Havasu City?
By Resource Investment Index, Nautilus Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake Havasu City on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?
Besides Nautilus Elementary School, Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) also operates Lake Havasu High School (1,523 students), Thunderbolt Middle School (734 students), and Starline Elementary School (629 students). See the Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) district page for the complete list.