- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Show Low, AZ
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040770001435
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Show Low · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Show Low, AZ.
School address
District: Show Low Unified District (4393) · Arizona
NCES ID 040770001435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 040770001435 · Show Low, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 15.3:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Show Low High School (858 students)
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Show Low High
Show Low High School
858 students
- Show Low Junio
Show Low Junior High School
527 students
- This school
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
383 students
- Whipple Ranch
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
351 students
- Linden Element 208
Linden Elementary School
208 students
- White Mountain 48
White Mountain Institute
48 students
What this shows Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School compares
Nikolaus Homestead 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 24% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.7%
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
$8,990
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
16
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Show Low Unified District (4393) reports $8,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Show Low Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whipple Ranch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Mountain Institute | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
How many students attend Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School?
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Show Low, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School?
36.8% of students at Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Show Low, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School?
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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).
How does Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Show Low?
By Resource Investment Index, Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Show Low, 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 Show Low on the city page.
What other schools are in Show Low Unified District (4393)?
Besides Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School, Show Low Unified District (4393) also operates Show Low High School (858 students), Show Low Junior High School (527 students), and Whipple Ranch Elementary School (351 students). See the Show Low Unified District (4393) district page for the complete list.