- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sahuarita, AZ
Copper View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Copper View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040730003339
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copper View Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sahuarita · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Copper View Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copper View Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ.
School address
District: Sahuarita Unified District (4411) · Arizona
NCES ID 040730003339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Copper View Elementary School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 040730003339 · Sahuarita, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 20.6:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sahuarita High School (1,215 students)
Copper View Elementary School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Copper View Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sahuarita High
Sahuarita High School
1,215 students
- Anza Trail
Anza Trail
1,210 students
- Walden Grove H
Walden Grove High School
1,151 students
- Wrightson Ridg
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
864 students
- This school
Copper View Elementary School
557 students
- Sahuarita Midd
Sahuarita Middle School
498 students
What this shows Copper View Elementary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Copper View Elementary School compares
Copper View Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$8,786
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 30.5%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Copper View Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sahuarita Unified District (4411) reports $8,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Copper View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuarita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anza Trail | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walden Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wrightson Ridge K-8 School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sahuarita Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copper View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Copper View Elementary School
How many students attend Copper View Elementary School?
Copper View Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sahuarita, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper View Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Copper View Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Copper View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copper View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Copper View Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Sahuarita, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copper View Elementary School?
Copper View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Copper View Elementary School rank among public schools in Sahuarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Copper View Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sahuarita, 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 Sahuarita on the city page.
What other schools are in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Besides Copper View Elementary School, Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Sahuarita High School (1,215 students), Anza Trail (1,210 students), and Walden Grove High School (1,151 students). See the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) district page for the complete list.