- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rio Rico, AZ
Calabasas School
Federal NCES profile for Calabasas School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040752000634
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calabasas School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Rio Rico · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Calabasas School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calabasas School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rio Rico, AZ.
School address
District: Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) · Arizona
NCES ID 040752000634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Calabasas School held near 982 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 040752000634 · Rio Rico, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
917 enr · 16.7:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Rico High School (1,397 students)
Calabasas School held near 982 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Calabasas School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Rico High
Rio Rico High School
1,397 students
- This school
Calabasas School
917 students
- Coatimundi Mid 497
Coatimundi Middle School
497 students
- Mountain View 406
Mountain View School
406 students
- San Cayetano E 395
San Cayetano Elementary School
395 students
What this shows Calabasas School reports 917 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calabasas School compares
Calabasas 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 47% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 917 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
917
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Arizona - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.5%
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
$9,639
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.9%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Calabasas School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) reports $9,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calabasas School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rico High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coatimundi Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Cayetano Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calabasas School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~917 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calabasas School
How many students attend Calabasas School?
Calabasas School has 917 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rio Rico, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,006 (2022-23) → 982 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calabasas School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calabasas School is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% higher 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 Calabasas School?
71.0% of students at Calabasas School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calabasas School?
The largest demographic group at Calabasas School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment, in Rio Rico, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calabasas School?
Calabasas School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Calabasas School rank among public schools in Rio Rico?
By Resource Investment Index, Calabasas School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rio Rico, 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 Rio Rico on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
Besides Calabasas School, Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) also operates Rio Rico High School (1,397 students), Coatimundi Middle School (497 students), and Mountain View School (406 students). See the Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) district page for the complete list.