Enrollment
370
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prescott, AZ
Taylor Hicks School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Hicks School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040673000570
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Hicks School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Prescott · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Hicks School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Hicks School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Prescott, AZ.
School address
District: Prescott Unified District (4466) · Arizona
NCES ID 040673000570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor Hicks School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor Hicks School
Taylor Hicks School is a mid-sized elementary school in Prescott, Arizona, enrolling 370 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Prescott Unified District (4466) spends $9,912 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Prescott Unified District (4466) also operates Prescott High School (1,497 students) and Granite Mountain Middle School (512 students) alongside Taylor Hicks School.
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 Taylor Hicks School compares
Taylor Hicks School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Arizona - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$9,912
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.
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.
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 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Taylor Hicks School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prescott Unified District (4466), which includes Taylor Hicks School.
$9,912
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 26.7%
Federal 12.5%
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 Taylor Hicks School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granite Mountain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prescott Mile High Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abia Judd Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Hicks School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Hicks School
How many students attend Taylor Hicks School?
Taylor Hicks School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prescott, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Hicks School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Hicks School is 14.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% 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 Taylor Hicks School?
26.8% of students at Taylor Hicks School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Hicks School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Hicks School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Prescott, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Hicks School?
Taylor Hicks School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taylor Hicks School rank among elementary schools in Prescott?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Hicks School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Prescott, 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 Prescott on the city page.
Is Taylor Hicks School a good school?
Taylor Hicks School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools. 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 Prescott Unified District (4466)?
Besides Taylor Hicks School, Prescott Unified District (4466) also operates Prescott High School (1,497 students), Granite Mountain Middle School (512 students), and Prescott Mile High Middle School (482 students). See the Prescott Unified District (4466) district page for the complete list.
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