Enrollment
140
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-35% vs state
What stands out at Academy of Tucson Elementary School
Academy of Tucson Elementary School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 140 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 140 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 65/100).
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tucson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Amigos Elementary School (613 students): Academy of Tucson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) also operates Academy of Tucson High School (152 students) and Academy of Tucson Middle School (143 students) alongside Academy of Tucson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Tucson Elementary School compares
Academy of Tucson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897), which includes Academy of Tucson Elementary School.
$10,703
Per student
-19%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 73.3%
Federal 24.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 152
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio. 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.
Is Academy of Tucson Elementary School a good school?
Academy of Tucson Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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