- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rio Rico, AZ
Coatimundi Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Coatimundi Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040752002768
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coatimundi Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rio Rico · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coatimundi Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coatimundi Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rio Rico, AZ.
School address
District: Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) · Arizona
NCES ID 040752002768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Coatimundi Middle School shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 040752002768 · Rio Rico, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 19.9:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Rico High School (1,397 students)
Coatimundi Middle School shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Coatimundi Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Rico High
Rio Rico High School
1,397 students
- Calabasas Scho
Calabasas School
917 students
- This school 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 Coatimundi Middle School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coatimundi Middle School compares
Coatimundi Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 18% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 76% in Arizona - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.1%
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.6%
White 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Coatimundi Middle 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 Coatimundi Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rico High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calabasas School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Cayetano Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coatimundi Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 middle 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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coatimundi Middle School
How many students attend Coatimundi Middle School?
Coatimundi Middle School has 497 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rio Rico, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coatimundi Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coatimundi Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coatimundi Middle School?
56.9% of students at Coatimundi Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coatimundi Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Coatimundi Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment, in Rio Rico, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coatimundi Middle School?
Coatimundi Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Coatimundi Middle School rank among public schools in Rio Rico?
By Resource Investment Index, Coatimundi Middle School ranks #2 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 Coatimundi Middle School, Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) also operates Rio Rico High School (1,397 students), Calabasas School (917 students), and Mountain View School (406 students). See the Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) district page for the complete list.