- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Payson, AZ
Payson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Payson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040607001423
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Payson Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 430
- students enrolled
Payson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Payson Unified District (4209) · Arizona
NCES ID 040607001423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Payson Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 040607001423 · Payson, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 13.4:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Payson High School (733 students)
Payson Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Payson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Payson High Sc
Payson High School
733 students
- Julia Randall
Julia Randall Elementary School
503 students
- Rim Country Mi
Rim Country Middle School
478 students
- This school
Payson Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Payson Elementary School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Payson Elementary School compares
Payson 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Arizona - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.2%
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
$11,456
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Payson Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Payson Unified District (4209) reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Payson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julia Randall Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rim Country Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Payson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Payson Elementary School
How many students attend Payson Elementary School?
Payson Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Payson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Payson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Payson Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% 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 Payson Elementary School?
51.9% of students at Payson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Payson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Payson Elementary School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Payson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Payson Elementary School?
Payson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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).
What other schools are in Payson Unified District (4209)?
Besides Payson Elementary School, Payson Unified District (4209) also operates Payson High School (733 students), Julia Randall Elementary School (503 students), and Rim Country Middle School (478 students). See the Payson Unified District (4209) district page for the complete list.