Enrollment
159
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Altar Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Altar Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040477001005
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altar Valley Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #16 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Altar Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altar Valley Middle School ranks #16 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) · Arizona
NCES ID 040477001005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Altar Valley Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Altar Valley Middle School
Altar Valley Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 159 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 159 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 91 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (25%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) spends $16,270 per pupil, 24% above the Arizona average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.7% 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): Altar Valley Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 17.5:1).
Its district, Altar Valley Elementary District (4418), also runs Robles Elementary School (320 students).
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 Altar Valley Middle School compares
Altar Valley Middle 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arizona - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
86.8%
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
$16,270
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
White 25.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Altar Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Altar Valley Elementary District (4418), which includes Altar Valley Middle School.
$16,270
Per student
+24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 40.8%
Federal 25.7%
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 Altar Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robles Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altar Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Altar Valley Middle School
How many students attend Altar Valley Middle School?
Altar Valley Middle School has 159 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altar Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altar Valley Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% 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 Altar Valley Middle School?
63.8% of students at Altar Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altar Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Altar Valley Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altar Valley Middle School?
Altar Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Altar Valley Middle School rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Altar Valley Middle School ranks #16 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 Altar Valley Middle School a good school?
Altar Valley Middle School earns 35/100 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 Altar Valley Elementary District (4418)?
Besides Altar Valley Middle School, Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) also operates Robles Elementary School (320 students). See the Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) district page for the complete list.
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