Enrollment
1,210
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anza Trail compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anza Trail
Anza Trail is a large elementary school in Sahuarita, Arizona, enrolling 1,210 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,210 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (29%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sahuarita Unified District (4411) spends $8,583 per pupil, 35% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sahuarita's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wrightson Ridge K-8 School (864 students): Anza Trail is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 16:1).
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Sahuarita High School (1,215 students) and Walden Grove High School (1,151 students) alongside Anza Trail.
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 Anza Trail compares
Anza Trail on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,583
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
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.
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 61.2%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sahuarita Unified District (4411), which includes Anza Trail.
$8,583
Per student
-35%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 43.6%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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.
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 (~1,210 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Anza Trail a good school?
Anza Trail earns 36/100 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 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.
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