- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Altar Valley Middle School shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 040477001005 · Tucson, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 14.5:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Robles Elementary School (320 students)
Altar Valley Middle School shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Altar Valley Middle School compares
Altar Valley Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) reports $15,761 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~159 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.