Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School

Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486)

www.cjsd.k12.az.us

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School, located in the historic copper-mining town of Clarkdale, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As the primary educational institution for the Clarkdale-Jerome School District, it provides instruction for students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating traditional core subjects with opportunities for student growth in a community-focused setting. By maintaining a relatively intimate campus size, Clarkdale-Jerome is able to prioritize personalized attention and strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community. For those seeking detailed information on enrollment, current academic programs, or extracurricular offerings, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.cjsd.k12.az.us.

459

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	109
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	40
Pacific Islander	1

White
276 (60.1%)
Hispanic
109 (23.7%)
American Indian
40 (8.7%)
Two or More
29 (6.3%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486)
Phone:	(928)634-5035
Website:	http://www.cjsd.k12.az.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 52