- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corona De Tucson, AZ
Copper Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Copper Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040885003489
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copper Ridge Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Corona De Tucson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Copper Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copper Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Corona De Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Vail Unified District (4413) · Arizona
NCES ID 040885003489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Copper Ridge Elementary shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 040885003489 · Corona De Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 17.4:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cienega High School (1,881 students)
Copper Ridge Elementary shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Copper Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cienega High S
Cienega High School
1,881 students
- Mica Mountain
Mica Mountain High
1,319 students
- Empire High Sc
Empire High School
886 students
- Andrada Polyte
Andrada Polytechnic High School
836 students
- Old Vail Middl
Old Vail Middle School
811 students
- This school 366
Copper Ridge Elementary
366 students
What this shows Copper Ridge Elementary reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Copper Ridge Elementary compares
Copper Ridge Elementary 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 73% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Arizona - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$10,071
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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Copper Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vail Unified District (4413) reports $10,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Copper Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cienega High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mica Mountain High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Empire High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrada Polytechnic High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Vail Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copper Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Copper Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Copper Ridge Elementary?
Copper Ridge Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corona De Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper Ridge Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Copper Ridge Elementary?
12.8% of students at Copper Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copper Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Copper Ridge Elementary is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Corona De Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copper Ridge Elementary?
Copper Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Copper Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Corona De Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Copper Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Corona De Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Besides Copper Ridge Elementary, Vail Unified District (4413) also operates Cienega High School (1,881 students), Mica Mountain High (1,319 students), and Empire High School (886 students). See the Vail Unified District (4413) district page for the complete list.