- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Craycroft Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Craycroft Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040817000710
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Craycroft Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Craycroft Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Craycroft Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Arizona
NCES ID 040817000710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Craycroft Elementary School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 040817000710 · Tucson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 21.7:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,258 students)
Craycroft Elementary School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Craycroft Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High School
2,258 students
- Desert View Hi
Desert View High School
2,102 students
- Sierra 2-8 Sch 801
Sierra 2-8 School
801 students
- Gallego Interm 768
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
768 students
- Elvira Element 642
Elvira Elementary School
642 students
- This school 586
Craycroft Elementary School
586 students
What this shows Craycroft Elementary School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Craycroft Elementary School compares
Craycroft 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 41% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
71.3%
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
$10,153
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 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.0%
African American 8.9%
White 7.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Craycroft Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunnyside Unified District (4407) reports $10,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Craycroft Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra 2-8 School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elvira Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Craycroft Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
1 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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Craycroft Elementary School
How many students attend Craycroft Elementary School?
Craycroft Elementary School has 586 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craycroft Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Craycroft Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Craycroft Elementary School?
68.0% of students at Craycroft Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Craycroft Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Craycroft Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craycroft Elementary School?
Craycroft Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Craycroft Elementary School rank among public schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Craycroft Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 public 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 public schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
Besides Craycroft Elementary School, Sunnyside Unified District (4407) also operates Sunnyside High School (2,258 students), Desert View High School (2,102 students), and Sierra 2-8 School (801 students). See the Sunnyside Unified District (4407) district page for the complete list.