- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Coyote Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coyote Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040463000984
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coyote Trail Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools.
- #79 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coyote Trail Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Trail Elementary School ranks #79 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Marana Unified District (4404) · Arizona
NCES ID 040463000984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Coyote Trail Elementary School shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 040463000984 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 12.6:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Marana High School (2,437 students)
Coyote Trail Elementary School shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Coyote Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marana High Sc
Marana High School
2,437 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,827 students
- Dove Mountain
Dove Mountain K-8
1,004 students
- Marana Middle 941
Marana Middle School
941 students
- Twin Peaks Ele 886
Twin Peaks Elementary School
886 students
- This school 453
Coyote Trail Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Coyote Trail Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coyote Trail Elementary School compares
Coyote Trail Elementary 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 53% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 18% in Arizona - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$10,680
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 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
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Coyote Trail Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marana Unified District (4404) reports $10,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coyote Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dove Mountain K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marana Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Peaks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coyote Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coyote Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Coyote Trail Elementary School?
Coyote Trail Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coyote Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coyote Trail Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coyote Trail Elementary School?
22.9% of students at Coyote Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coyote Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coyote Trail Elementary School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coyote Trail Elementary School?
Coyote Trail 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 Coyote Trail Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Trail Elementary School ranks #79 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Marana Unified District (4404)?
Besides Coyote Trail Elementary School, Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students), Mountain View High School (1,827 students), and Dove Mountain K-8 (1,004 students). See the Marana Unified District (4404) district page for the complete list.