Enrollment
790
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arizona City Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arizona City Elementary School
Arizona City Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Arizona City, Arizona, enrolling 790 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Arizona schools and 60% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 82.9% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 790 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #69.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Toltec School District (4450) spends $9,874 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Toltec School District (4450), also runs Toltec Elementary School (480 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 Arizona City Elementary School compares
Arizona City Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,874
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toltec School District (4450), which includes Arizona City Elementary School.
$9,874
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 51.7%
Federal 22.4%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other 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 (~790 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Arizona City Elementary School a good school?
Arizona City Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. 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 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.
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