At a glance
Reported students
512
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420.5
Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School: 512 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
17.1:1 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
- 516
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School
Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Prescott. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Prescott Unified District (4466). NCES reports 512 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, close to 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 (69.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.1%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. 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 Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.89 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
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.5%
- Hispanic20.1%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- 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.
Other schools in Prescott Unified District (4466)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Abia Judd Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
471 reported students
Taylor Hicks School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
370 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
275 reported students
Prescott Mile High Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
482 reported students
Genesis Academy
High · Grades 09–12
66 reported students
Discovery Gardens Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
39 reported students
Public schools near Granite Mountain Upper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abia Judd Elementary School Elementary · Prescott Unified District (4466) | KG–05 | 471 | 0.2 mi |
| Willow Creek Charter School Elementary · Charter · Painted Pony Ranch Charter School (10967) | KG–08 | 71 | 0.9 mi |
| Taylor Hicks School Elementary · Prescott Unified District (4466) | KG–05 | 370 | 1.4 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Prescott Unified District (4466) | KG–05 | 275 | 2.6 mi |
| La Tierra Community School Elementary · Charter · La Tierra Community School Inc (90900) | KG–08 | 135 | 2.9 mi |
| Skyview School Elementary · Charter · Skyview School Inc. (4496) | KG–08 | 214 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School
What grades does Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School serve?
Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Prescott Unified District (4466).
How many students attend Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School?
Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School reported 512 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 516 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 512 students and 29.89 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 Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Prescott Unified District (4466) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School in?
Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School is part of Prescott Unified District (4466), based in Prescott, AZ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Abia Judd Elementary School (0.2 mi), Willow Creek Charter School (0.9 mi), Taylor Hicks School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.