- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Snowflake, AZ
Snowflake Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Snowflake Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040782001938
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snowflake Intermediate School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Snowflake · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Snowflake Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snowflake Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Snowflake, AZ.
School address
District: Snowflake Unified District (4391) · Arizona
NCES ID 040782001938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Snowflake Intermediate School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 040782001938 · Snowflake, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 23.5:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Snowflake High School (949 students)
Snowflake Intermediate School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Snowflake Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Snowflake High
Snowflake High School
949 students
- Highland Prima
Highland Primary School
503 students
- Snowflake Juni
Snowflake Junior High School
434 students
- This school
Snowflake Intermediate School
423 students
- Taylor Element 269
Taylor Elementary School
269 students
- Taylor Interme 234
Taylor Intermediate School
234 students
What this shows Snowflake Intermediate School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Snowflake Intermediate School compares
Snowflake Intermediate 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 38% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 23% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$7,717
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Snowflake Intermediate School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Snowflake Unified District (4391) reports $7,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Snowflake Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snowflake Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snowflake Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Snowflake
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Snowflake Intermediate School
How many students attend Snowflake Intermediate School?
Snowflake Intermediate School has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Snowflake, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snowflake Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Snowflake Intermediate School is 23.5:1, which is 38% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snowflake Intermediate School?
37.0% of students at Snowflake Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snowflake Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Snowflake Intermediate School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Snowflake, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snowflake Intermediate School?
Snowflake Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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).
How does Snowflake Intermediate School rank among public schools in Snowflake?
By Resource Investment Index, Snowflake Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Snowflake, 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 Snowflake on the city page.
What other schools are in Snowflake Unified District (4391)?
Besides Snowflake Intermediate School, Snowflake Unified District (4391) also operates Snowflake High School (949 students), Highland Primary School (503 students), and Snowflake Junior High School (434 students). See the Snowflake Unified District (4391) district page for the complete list.