Enrollment
18
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Snowflake, AZ
Snowflake Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Snowflake Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040782002543
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snowflake Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Snowflake · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Snowflake Preschool ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Snowflake, AZ.
School address
District: Snowflake Unified District (4391) · Arizona
NCES ID 040782002543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Snowflake Preschool
Snowflake Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Snowflake, Arizona, enrolling 18 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Arizona schools, with 18 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 54/100).
The surrounding Snowflake Unified District (4391) spends $7,928 per pupil, 40% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Snowflake Unified District (4391) also operates Snowflake High School (949 students) and Highland Primary School (503 students) alongside Snowflake Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Snowflake Preschool compares
Snowflake Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 18 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$7,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Snowflake Preschool is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snowflake Unified District (4391), which includes Snowflake Preschool.
$7,928
Per student
-40%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 56.0%
Federal 23.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Snowflake Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflake High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Highland Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Snowflake Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Snowflake Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Taylor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Snowflake Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Snowflake Preschool
How many students attend Snowflake Preschool?
Snowflake Preschool has 18 students enrolled. It is a public school in Snowflake, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snowflake Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Snowflake Preschool is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Snowflake, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snowflake Preschool?
Snowflake Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Snowflake Preschool rank among public schools in Snowflake?
By Resource Investment Index, Snowflake Preschool ranks #1 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.
Is Snowflake Preschool a good school?
Snowflake Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Snowflake Unified District (4391)?
Besides Snowflake Preschool, 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.
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