- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Borton Primary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Borton Primary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880001264
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Borton Primary Magnet School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Arizona schools.
- #22 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Borton Primary Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Borton Primary Magnet School ranks #22 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Borton Primary Magnet School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 040880001264 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 9.2:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Borton Primary Magnet School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Borton Primary Magnet School 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 268
Borton Primary Magnet School
268 students
What this shows Borton Primary Magnet School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Borton Primary Magnet School compares
Borton Primary Magnet School 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 46% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 7% in Arizona - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.2%
White 22.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Borton Primary Magnet School 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 Borton Primary Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Borton Primary Magnet School'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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Borton Primary Magnet School
How many students attend Borton Primary Magnet School?
Borton Primary Magnet School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Borton Primary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Borton Primary Magnet School is 9.2:1, which is 46% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 41% 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 Borton Primary Magnet School?
50.7% of students at Borton Primary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Borton Primary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Borton Primary Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.2% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Borton Primary Magnet School?
Borton Primary Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
How does Borton Primary Magnet School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Borton Primary Magnet School ranks #22 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 Borton Primary Magnet School, 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.