- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tonopah, AZ
Winters Well Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Winters Well Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040717002808
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winters Well Elementary School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tonopah · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Winters Well Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winters Well Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tonopah, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040717002808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Winters Well Elementary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 040717002808 · Tonopah, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 22.9:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Tonopah Valley High School (869 students)
Winters Well Elementary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Winters Well Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tonopah Valley
Tonopah Valley High School
869 students
- Ruth Fisher Mi
Ruth Fisher Middle School
745 students
- This school
Winters Well Elementary School
663 students
- Desert Sunset
Desert Sunset Elementary School
648 students
- Tartesso Eleme 340
Tartesso Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Winters Well Elementary School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winters Well Elementary School compares
Winters Well Elementary 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$10,380
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
White 19.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Winters Well Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) reports $10,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winters Well Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonopah Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruth Fisher Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Sunset Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tartesso Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winters Well Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winters Well Elementary School
How many students attend Winters Well Elementary School?
Winters Well Elementary School has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tonopah, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winters Well Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winters Well Elementary School is 22.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winters Well Elementary School?
63.8% of students at Winters Well Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winters Well Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Winters Well Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Tonopah, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winters Well Elementary School?
Winters Well Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winters Well Elementary School rank among public schools in Tonopah?
By Resource Investment Index, Winters Well Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tonopah, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)?
Besides Winters Well Elementary School, Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) also operates Tonopah Valley High School (869 students), Ruth Fisher Middle School (745 students), and Desert Sunset Elementary School (648 students). See the Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) district page for the complete list.