- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Agua Caliente School shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 040828001150 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 15.5:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Tanque Verde High School (761 students)
Agua Caliente School shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Agua Caliente School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tanque Verde H
Tanque Verde High School
761 students
- Tanque Verde E
Tanque Verde Elementary School
582 students
- This school
Agua Caliente School
449 students
- Emily Gray Jun
Emily Gray Junior High School
420 students
What this shows Agua Caliente School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Agua Caliente School compares
Agua Caliente 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$10,237
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) reports $10,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), down 42.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.