Enrollment
557
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Copper View Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Copper View Elementary School
Copper View Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sahuarita, Arizona, enrolling 557 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 269 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #147.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (31%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sahuarita Unified District (4411) spends $8,583 per pupil, 35% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Sahuarita High School (1,215 students) and Anza Trail (1,210 students) alongside Copper View 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 Copper View Elementary School compares
Copper View 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,583
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sahuarita Unified District (4411), which includes Copper View Elementary School.
$8,583
Per student
-35%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 43.6%
Federal 13.2%
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.
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
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Copper View Elementary School a good school?
Copper View Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. 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 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.
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