At a glance
Reported students
459
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School: 459 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
21.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 430
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Clarkdale. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486). NCES reports 459 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.7%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 21.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 0%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.1%
- Hispanic23.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VACTE - Clarkdale Jerome School District High · Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cottonwood Community School Elementary · Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) | KG–08 | 430 | 3.1 mi |
| Liberty Leadership Academy Elementary · Charter · Liberty Leadership Academy (1001520) | KG–08 | 81 | 4 mi |
| Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School Elementary · Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) | PK–08 | 585 | 4.3 mi |
| Mountain View Preparatory School Elementary · Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) | KG–08 | 426 | 6.4 mi |
| Oak Creek Elementary School Elementary · Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) | KG–08 | 238 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School
What grades does Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School serve?
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486).
How many students attend Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School?
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School reported 459 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 430 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 21.7:1, based on 459 students and 21.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School in?
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School is part of Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486), based in Clarkdale, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include VACTE - Clarkdale Jerome School District (under 0.1 mi), Cottonwood Community School (3.1 mi), Liberty Leadership Academy (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.