Enrollment
383
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Show Low, Arizona, enrolling 383 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 244 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Show Low Unified District (4393) spends $8,008 per pupil, 39% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Show Low Unified District (4393) also operates Show Low High School (858 students) and Show Low Junior High School (527 students) alongside Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School compares
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Show Low Unified District (4393), which includes Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School.
$8,008
Per student
-39%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 44.4%
Federal 16.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School a good school?
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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