Enrollment
140
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040020203141 Charter school
Academy of Tucson Elementary School — Tucson, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Tucson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-35% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Academy of Tucson Elementary School reports 140 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% below the Arizona average and 39% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) spends $11,172 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.9% from local sources (property taxes), 73.3% from the state, and 24.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Tucson Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 35% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
$11,172
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 140 Top 23% in Arizona — larger than 77% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 31.5% -35% vs state
NCES ID 040020203141
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897), which includes Academy of Tucson Elementary School.
$11,172
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- —
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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 a 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in TUCSON, AZ.
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 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.