Enrollment
285
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sierra Vista, AZ
Carmichael Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carmichael Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040146000077
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmichael Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Sierra Vista · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmichael Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmichael Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Sierra Vista, AZ.
School address
District: Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) · Arizona
NCES ID 040146000077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carmichael Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carmichael Elementary School
Carmichael Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sierra Vista, Arizona, enrolling 285 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 285 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) spends $9,151 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 63 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 285 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Buena High School (1,715 students) and Joyce Clark Middle School (462 students) alongside Carmichael Elementary 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 Carmichael Elementary School compares
Carmichael 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 53% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Arizona - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.9%
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
$9,151
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 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 52.3%
White 31.9%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Carmichael 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 Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), which includes Carmichael Elementary School.
$9,151
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 40.2%
Federal 21.7%
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 Carmichael Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Clark Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huachuca Mountain Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Town & Country Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmichael Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary 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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carmichael Elementary School
How many students attend Carmichael Elementary School?
Carmichael Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sierra Vista, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmichael Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmichael Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 5% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmichael Elementary School?
73.9% of students at Carmichael Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmichael Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carmichael Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Sierra Vista, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmichael Elementary School?
Carmichael Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carmichael Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sierra Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmichael Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Sierra Vista, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sierra Vista on the city page.
Is Carmichael Elementary School a good school?
Carmichael Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
Besides Carmichael Elementary School, Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Buena High School (1,715 students), Joyce Clark Middle School (462 students), and Huachuca Mountain Elementary School (360 students). See the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) district page for the complete list.
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