- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marana, AZ
Dove Mountain K-8
Federal NCES profile for Dove Mountain K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040463003588
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dove Mountain K-8 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Marana · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dove Mountain K-8 has class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dove Mountain K-8 ranks #6 of 6 schools in Marana, AZ.
School address
District: Marana Unified District (4404) · Arizona
NCES ID 040463003588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Dove Mountain K-8 held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 040463003588 · Marana, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,004 enr · 20.1:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Marana High School (2,437 students)
Dove Mountain K-8 held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Dove Mountain K-8 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
- This school
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
- Gladden Farms 742
Gladden Farms Elementary
742 students
What this shows Dove Mountain K-8 reports 1,004 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dove Mountain K-8 compares
Dove Mountain K-8 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 73% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,004 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,004
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 77% in Arizona - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Dove Mountain K-8 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 Dove Mountain K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marana Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Peaks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladden Farms Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dove Mountain K-8'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
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,004 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dove Mountain K-8
How many students attend Dove Mountain K-8?
Dove Mountain K-8 has 1,004 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marana, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 920 (2022-23) → 938 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dove Mountain K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Dove Mountain K-8 is 20.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dove Mountain K-8?
12.9% of students at Dove Mountain K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dove Mountain K-8?
The largest demographic group at Dove Mountain K-8 is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Marana, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dove Mountain K-8?
Dove Mountain K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Dove Mountain K-8 rank among schools in Marana?
By Resource Investment Index, Dove Mountain K-8 ranks #6 of 6 schools in Marana, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marana on the city page.
What other schools are in Marana Unified District (4404)?
Besides Dove Mountain K-8, Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students), Mountain View High School (1,827 students), and Marana Middle School (941 students). See the Marana Unified District (4404) district page for the complete list.