At a glance
Reported students
94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
94
STAR Charter School: 94 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
4.9:1 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
- 105
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7:1
What the reported data says about STAR Charter School
STAR Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Flagstaff. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086). NCES reports 94 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.9:1, below 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 American Indian or Alaska Native (89.4%) and multiracial (7.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking STAR Charter School
- 1How do the reported 4.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 6.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White2.1%
- Hispanic1.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native89.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
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
Not reported as 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.
Frequently asked questions about STAR Charter School
What grades does STAR Charter School serve?
STAR Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086).
How many students attend STAR Charter School?
STAR Charter School reported 94 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 105 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at STAR Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 4.9:1, based on 94 students and 19 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 STAR Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
STAR Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is STAR Charter School in?
STAR Charter School is part of Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086), based in Flagstaff, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.