Enrollment
449
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Agua Caliente School
Federal NCES profile for Agua Caliente School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040828001150
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Agua Caliente School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #112 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Agua Caliente School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Agua Caliente School ranks #112 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) · Arizona
NCES ID 040828001150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Agua Caliente School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Agua Caliente School
Agua Caliente School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 449 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Arizona average.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #111, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 898 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) spends $9,354 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tucson's public schools, it stands alongside Craycroft Elementary School (586 students): Agua Caliente School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 21.7:1).
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) also operates Tanque Verde High School (761 students) and Tanque Verde Elementary School (582 students) alongside Agua Caliente 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 Agua Caliente School compares
Agua Caliente School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 77% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Arizona - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,354
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Agua Caliente School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tanque Verde Unified District (4408), which includes Agua Caliente School.
$9,354
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 46.8%
Federal 6.0%
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 Agua Caliente School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanque Verde High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tanque Verde Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily Gray Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Agua Caliente School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Agua Caliente School
How many students attend Agua Caliente School?
Agua Caliente School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agua Caliente School?
The student-teacher ratio at Agua Caliente School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Agua Caliente School?
10.9% of students at Agua Caliente School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Agua Caliente School?
The largest demographic group at Agua Caliente School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Agua Caliente School?
Agua Caliente School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Agua Caliente School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Agua Caliente School ranks #112 of 131 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 schools in Tucson on the city page.
Is Agua Caliente School a good school?
Agua Caliente School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Besides Agua Caliente School, Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) also operates Tanque Verde High School (761 students), Tanque Verde Elementary School (582 students), and Emily Gray Junior High School (420 students). See the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) district page for the complete list.
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