Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- 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 405 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School is 0.45, 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
18:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
71%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School's ranking?
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School is ranked #611 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
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?
405 students attend Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School?
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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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