- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hereford, AZ
Palominas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palominas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040588000471
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palominas Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 271
- students enrolled
Palominas Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 040588000471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Palominas Elementary School shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 040588000471 · Hereford, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 11.8:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Coronado Elementary School (404 students)
Palominas Elementary School shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Palominas Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coronado Eleme
Coronado Elementary School
404 students
- This school
Palominas Elementary School
271 students
- Valley View El 31
Valley View Elementary School
31 students
What this shows Palominas Elementary School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palominas Elementary School compares
Palominas 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Arizona - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.1%
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
$14,962
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Palominas Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) reports $14,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palominas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palominas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Hereford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palominas Elementary School
How many students attend Palominas Elementary School?
Palominas Elementary School has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hereford, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palominas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palominas Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 31% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% 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 Palominas Elementary School?
43.9% of students at Palominas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palominas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palominas Elementary School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Hereford, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palominas Elementary School?
Palominas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
Besides Palominas Elementary School, Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) also operates Coronado Elementary School (404 students) and Valley View Elementary School (31 students). See the Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) district page for the complete list.