- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Academy of Tucson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Tucson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040020203141Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Tucson Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #22 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 140
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Tucson Elementary School ranks #22 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) · Arizona
NCES ID 040020203141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Academy of Tucson Elementary School shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-18.8%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 040020203141 · Tucson, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
140 enr · 31.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Tucson High School (152 students)
Academy of Tucson Elementary School shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-18.8%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Academy of Tucson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Tuc
Academy of Tucson High School
152 students
- Academy of Tuc
Academy of Tucson Middle School
143 students
- This school
Academy of Tucson Elementary School
140 students
What this shows Academy of Tucson Elementary School reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Tucson Elementary School compares
Academy of Tucson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 35% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$10,164
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Academy of Tucson Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) reports $10,164 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of Tucson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Tucson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Academy of Tucson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Tucson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Tucson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sonoran Science Academy East
Standard public school
467 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Standard public school
439 students
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Tree Academy
Standard public school
265 students
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Tucson Elementary School
How many students attend Academy of Tucson Elementary School?
Academy of Tucson Elementary School has 140 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), down 34.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Tucson Elementary School?
31.5% of students at Academy of Tucson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Tucson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Tucson Elementary School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Tucson Elementary School?
Academy of Tucson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Academy of Tucson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Tucson Elementary School ranks #22 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)?
Besides Academy of Tucson Elementary School, Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) also operates Academy of Tucson High School (152 students) and Academy of Tucson Middle School (143 students). See the Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) district page for the complete list.