- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Bloom Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bloom Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880001442
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloom Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Arizona schools.
- #49 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloom Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloom Elementary ranks #49 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Bloom Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 040880001442 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 10.8:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Bloom Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bloom Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 336
Bloom Elementary
336 students
What this shows Bloom Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bloom Elementary compares
Bloom Elementary 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 20% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 10% in Arizona - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.8%
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
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 27.4%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Bloom Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bloom Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bloom Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bloom Elementary
How many students attend Bloom Elementary?
Bloom Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloom Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloom Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% 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 Bloom Elementary?
58.0% of students at Bloom Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloom Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bloom Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloom Elementary?
Bloom Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Bloom Elementary rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloom Elementary ranks #49 of 131 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 schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Bloom Elementary, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.