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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ASH FORK JOINT UNIFIED DISTRICT (4471)·NCES 040091000047

Ash Fork Elementary School

46999 N. Fifth Street, Ash Fork, AZ 86320 · (928) 637-2561 · Yavapai County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL124 STUDENTS
Enrollment
124
Elementary
DISTRICT 98 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
41.3:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 25.3:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
5
Kindergarten
15
Grade 1
19
Grade 2
20
Grade 3
15
Grade 4
23
Grade 5
26
Ungraded
1
Student demographics
White
45%
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
53%
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 48%
Two+
2%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
50%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
Math
54.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -11.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
124
+20 (+19%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
41.3:1
was 26.0:1
% White
45%
was 50%
% Hispanic
53%
was 47%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Ash Fork Elementary School

Ash Fork Elementary School is a very small primary school in Ash Fork, Arizona, operated by Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471). The school teaches 124 students in grades pre-K through 5. By comparison, Arizona's public schools average about 451 students each, so Ash Fork Elementary School sits 73% smaller than that benchmark.

Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 293 students; Ash Fork Elementary School is among them.

Looking at the student body, Ash Fork Elementary School shows that 53% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school lists 45% White. That is visibly more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 15%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Ash Fork Elementary School has 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 41.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Ash Fork Elementary School higher than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Yavapai County put the typical household earns roughly $69,613 per year, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Ash Fork Elementary School is one of 107 public schools in Yavapai County (combined enrollment of about 23,538 students).

Nearest neighbor: Ash Fork Middle School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Ash Fork Elementary School has climbed 19%, going from 104 students in 2018 to 124 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 47% to 53% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 26.0:1 in 2018 to 41.3:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Ash Fork Elementary School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Yavapai County at a glance

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Population
245,480
Census ACS
Median income
$69,613
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
107
23,538 students

Quick facts

School name
Ash Fork Elementary School
District
Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)
Address
46999 N. Fifth Street, Ash Fork, AZ 86320
Phone
(928) 637-2561
County
Yavapai County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
124
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
41.3:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
040091000047
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Ash Fork Elementary School
How large is Ash Fork Elementary School?
Ash Fork Elementary School enrolls approximately 124 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Ash Fork Elementary School serve?
Ash Fork Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does Ash Fork Elementary School have?
Ash Fork Elementary School employs 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 41.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ash Fork Elementary School?
At Ash Fork Elementary School, the student body is approximately 45% White, 53% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Ash Fork Elementary School?
Ash Fork Elementary School is overseen by Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) in Yavapai County.
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