- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arizona City, AZ
Arizona City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arizona City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040855003405
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arizona City Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 790
- students enrolled
Arizona City Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Toltec School District (4450) · Arizona
NCES ID 040855003405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Arizona City Elementary School grew from 744 students in 2022-23 to 826 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 040855003405 · Arizona City, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 27.2:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Toltec Elementary School (480 students)
Arizona City Elementary School grew from 744 students in 2022-23 to 826 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Arizona City Elementary School compares
Arizona City Elementary School is a growing 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 | 27.2:1 | ▲ 60% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 72% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 97% in Arizona - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$9,641
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 21.6%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Arizona City Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toltec School District (4450) reports $9,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arizona City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toltec Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arizona City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arizona City Elementary School
How many students attend Arizona City Elementary School?
Arizona City Elementary School has 790 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arizona City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), up 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arizona City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arizona City Elementary School is 27.2:1, which is 60% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arizona City Elementary School?
82.9% of students at Arizona City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arizona City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arizona City Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Arizona City, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona City Elementary School?
Arizona City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Toltec School District (4450)?
Besides Arizona City Elementary School, Toltec School District (4450) also operates Toltec Elementary School (480 students). See the Toltec School District (4450) district page for the complete list.