- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearny, AZ
Ray Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ray Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040685001474
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ray Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 161
- students enrolled
Ray Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ray Unified District (4438) · Arizona
NCES ID 040685001474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ray Elementary School held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 040685001474 · Kearny, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 14.6:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Jr/Sr High School (157 students)
Ray Elementary School held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Ray Elementary School compares
Ray 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 11% | 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
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Arizona - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$12,367
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.0%
White 40.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Ray Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Ray Unified District (4438) reports $12,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ray Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ray Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Kearny
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ray Elementary School
How many students attend Ray Elementary School?
Ray Elementary School has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearny, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 7% 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 Ray Elementary School?
42.9% of students at Ray Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ray Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ray Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment, in Kearny, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray Elementary School?
Ray Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Ray Unified District (4438)?
Besides Ray Elementary School, Ray Unified District (4438) also operates Ray Jr/Sr High School (157 students). See the Ray Unified District (4438) district page for the complete list.