Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flagstaff, AZ
Star Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Star Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
The verdict
Star Charter School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Flagstaff · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 94
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Star Charter School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Flagstaff, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040021302100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Star Charter School grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 040021302100 · Flagstaff, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
94 enr · 64.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Shasta Elementary (100 students)
Star Charter School grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Star Charter School compares
Star Charter School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 33% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 89.4% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Star Charter School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) reports $28,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Star Charter School
How many students attend Star Charter School?
Star Charter School has 94 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flagstaff, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), up 11.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Star Charter School?
64.2% of students at Star Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Star Charter School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 89.4% of enrollment, in Flagstaff, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Charter School?
Star Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 Star Charter School rank among elementary schools in Flagstaff?
By Resource Investment Index, Star Charter School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Flagstaff, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Flagstaff on the city page.
What other schools are in Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086)?
None; Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) is a single-school charter district, and Star Charter School is its only campus.