- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Show Low, AZ
Show Low Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Show Low Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040770003615
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Show Low Preschool earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Show Low · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 14
- students enrolled
Show Low Preschool has class sizes smaller than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Show Low Preschool ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Show Low, AZ.
School address
District: Show Low Unified District (4393) · Arizona
NCES ID 040770003615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Show Low Preschool grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 040770003615 · Show Low, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 7:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Show Low High School (858 students)
Show Low Preschool grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Show Low Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Show Low High
Show Low High School
858 students
- Show Low Junio
Show Low Junior High School
527 students
- Nikolaus Homes
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
383 students
- Whipple Ranch
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
351 students
- Linden Element 208
Linden Elementary School
208 students
- This school 14
Show Low Preschool
14 students
What this shows Show Low Preschool reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Show Low Preschool compares
Show Low Preschool is a growing 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 59% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 4% in Arizona - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$8,990
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
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Show Low Preschool is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Show Low Unified District (4393) reports $8,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Show Low Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Show Low Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whipple Ranch Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Show Low Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Show Low
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 (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about Show Low Preschool
How many students attend Show Low Preschool?
Show Low Preschool has 14 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Show Low, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Show Low Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Show Low Preschool is 7:1, which is 59% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Show Low Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Show Low Preschool is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Show Low, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Show Low Preschool?
Show Low Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Show Low Preschool rank among public schools in Show Low?
By Resource Investment Index, Show Low Preschool ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Show Low, 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 Show Low on the city page.
What other schools are in Show Low Unified District (4393)?
Besides Show Low Preschool, Show Low Unified District (4393) also operates Show Low High School (858 students), Show Low Junior High School (527 students), and Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School (383 students). See the Show Low Unified District (4393) district page for the complete list.