Enrollment
161
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holbrook, AZ
Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040382000301
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Holbrook · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Holbrook, AZ.
School address
District: Holbrook Unified District (4389) · Arizona
NCES ID 040382000301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Elementary School
Park Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Holbrook, Arizona, enrolling 161 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Park Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Arizona schools and 32% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 161 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Holbrook Unified District (4389) also operates Holbrook High School (660 students) and Hulet Elementary School (341 students) alongside Park 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 Park Elementary School compares
Park 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 44% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 13% in Arizona - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$13,821
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.7%
White 25.5%
Two or More 8.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holbrook Unified District (4389), which includes Park Elementary School.
$13,821
Per student
+5%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 47.7%
Federal 34.4%
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 Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hulet Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Wells Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holbrook Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~161 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary School
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has 161 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holbrook, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% 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 Park Elementary School?
69.6% of students at Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment, in Holbrook, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Holbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Holbrook, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holbrook on the city page.
Is Park Elementary School a good school?
Park Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. 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 Holbrook Unified District (4389)?
Besides Park Elementary School, Holbrook Unified District (4389) also operates Holbrook High School (660 students), Hulet Elementary School (341 students), and Indian Wells Elementary (328 students). See the Holbrook Unified District (4389) district page for the complete list.
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