Enrollment
192
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040176001531
Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center — Tucson, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center reports 192 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) spends $11,052 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.5% from local sources (property taxes), 30.3% from the state, and 8.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Arizona — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,052
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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 + 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
Enrollment 192 Top 28% in Arizona — larger than 72% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040176001531
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 10.4%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410), which includes Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center.
$11,052
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 30.3%
Federal 8.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center
How many students attend Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center?
Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center has 192 students enrolled. It is a other school in TUCSON, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center is White at 54.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in TUCSON, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center?
Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.