- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pinon, AZ
Pinon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040002301352
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinon Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pinon · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pinon, AZ.
School address
District: Pinon Unified District (4390) · Arizona
NCES ID 040002301352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Pinon Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 040002301352 · Pinon, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 12.2:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinon High School (348 students)
Pinon Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pinon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pinon Elementary School
439 students
- Pinon High Sch
Pinon High School
348 students
- Pinon Accelera
Pinon Accelerated Middle School
232 students
What this shows Pinon Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinon Elementary School compares
Pinon 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 74% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 16% in Arizona - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$22,666
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Pinon Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Pinon Unified District (4390) reports $22,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinon Accelerated Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinon Elementary School
How many students attend Pinon Elementary School?
Pinon Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pinon, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinon Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 28% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% 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 Pinon Elementary School?
83.9% of students at Pinon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinon Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.4% of enrollment, in Pinon, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinon Elementary School?
Pinon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does Pinon Elementary School rank among public schools in Pinon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pinon, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pinon Unified District (4390)?
Besides Pinon Elementary School, Pinon Unified District (4390) also operates Pinon High School (348 students) and Pinon Accelerated Middle School (232 students). See the Pinon Unified District (4390) district page for the complete list.