- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Degrazia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Degrazia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040463001163
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Degrazia Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Arizona schools.
- #73 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Degrazia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Degrazia Elementary School ranks #73 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Marana Unified District (4404) · Arizona
NCES ID 040463001163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Degrazia Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 040463001163 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 13.2:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Marana High School (2,437 students)
Degrazia Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Degrazia 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 396
Degrazia Elementary School
396 students
What this shows Degrazia Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Degrazia Elementary School compares
Degrazia 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 16% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Arizona - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.6%
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
White 36.1%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Degrazia 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 Degrazia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dove Mountain K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marana Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Peaks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Degrazia 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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Degrazia Elementary School
How many students attend Degrazia Elementary School?
Degrazia Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Degrazia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Degrazia Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 16% 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 Degrazia Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Degrazia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Degrazia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Degrazia Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Degrazia Elementary School?
Degrazia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Degrazia Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Degrazia Elementary School ranks #73 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 Degrazia 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.