At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
215
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
5%-48.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Pine Forest School is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in FLAGSTAFF, Arizona. The school enrolls 215 students. It is part of the Pine Forest Education Association Inc. (4201) district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
5% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
215 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictPine Forest Education Association Inc. (4201)
County4005
CityFLAGSTAFF
ZIP86004
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040001800496
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment215
White51.6%
Hispanic / Latino33.5%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races9.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
51.6%
Hispanic
33.5%
Black
0.5%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
9.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.