Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#611 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
46%
Black
n/a
6%
White
74%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School?
397 students attend Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School?
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School offer ?
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School part of?
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School is part of Show Low Unified District (4393) School District.
School Reviews
5 8/14/2014
this school is so fun and ithas the best teachers
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