- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sahuarita, AZ
Anza Trail
Federal NCES profile for Anza Trail, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040730002818
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anza Trail earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Sahuarita · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Anza Trail has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anza Trail ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ.
School address
District: Sahuarita Unified District (4411) · Arizona
NCES ID 040730002818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Anza Trail held near 1,235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 040730002818 · Sahuarita, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,210 enr · 17.8:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sahuarita High School (1,215 students)
Anza Trail held near 1,235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Anza Trail in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sahuarita High
Sahuarita High School
1,215 students
- This school
Anza Trail
1,210 students
- Walden Grove H
Walden Grove High School
1,151 students
- Wrightson Ridg
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
864 students
- Copper View El
Copper View Elementary School
557 students
- Sahuarita Midd
Sahuarita Middle School
498 students
What this shows Anza Trail reports 1,210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anza Trail compares
Anza Trail held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 50% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,210 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,210
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Arizona - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$8,786
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.2%
White 29.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Anza Trail is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sahuarita Unified District (4411) reports $8,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anza Trail Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuarita High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walden Grove High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wrightson Ridge K-8 School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Copper View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuarita Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anza Trail's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Sahuarita
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~1,210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anza Trail
How many students attend Anza Trail?
Anza Trail has 1,210 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sahuarita, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,223 (2022-23) → 1,235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anza Trail?
The student-teacher ratio at Anza Trail is 17.8:1, which is 5% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anza Trail?
24.0% of students at Anza Trail are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anza Trail?
The largest demographic group at Anza Trail is Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment, in Sahuarita, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anza Trail?
Anza Trail has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Anza Trail rank among public schools in Sahuarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Anza Trail ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sahuarita on the city page.
What other schools are in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Besides Anza Trail, Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Sahuarita High School (1,215 students), Walden Grove High School (1,151 students), and Wrightson Ridge K-8 School (864 students). See the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) district page for the complete list.