Julia Randall Elementary School

Payson Unified District (4209)
902 W MAIN ST
PAYSON, AZ 85541
576 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 5th
School Overview
Julia Randall Elementary School, located at 902 W. Main in Payson, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Payson Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. It focuses on core academic development while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for their future academic endeavors within the Payson school system.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success and community involvement in the high-country region of Arizona. By utilizing a balanced curriculum and a dedicated staff, Julia Randall Elementary emphasizes the importance of a strong educational start. The school’s location in the heart of Payson makes it a central hub for families, and it remains a key pillar in the district’s efforts to provide quality public education to the youth of Gila County.
576
Total Students
35.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    355 (61.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    163 (28.3 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (4.5 %)
  • American Indian
    23 (4.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.7 %)
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: Payson Unified District (4209)
Phone: (928)468-2600
Website: http://jre.pusd10.org/
Grade Range: 2nd - 5th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 23
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 160
Grade 4 184
Grade 5 155
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Payson Elementary School
Payson Unified District (4209)
432 Students
500 East Rancho Road
Payson, AZ 85541 (2.5 miles away)
Elementary School K - 2nd