Enrollment
917
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calabasas School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calabasas School
Calabasas School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Rio Rico, Arizona, enrolling 917 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 917 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) spends $9,524 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) also operates Rio Rico High School (1,397 students) and Coatimundi Middle School (497 students) alongside Calabasas School.
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 Calabasas School compares
Calabasas 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,524
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458), which includes Calabasas School.
$9,524
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 50.5%
Federal 20.6%
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 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
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~917 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Calabasas School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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