- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Drexel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Drexel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040817000715
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 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
Drexel Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #124 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Drexel Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drexel Elementary School ranks #124 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Arizona
NCES ID 040817000715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Drexel Elementary School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 040817000715 · Tucson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 21.5:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,258 students)
Drexel Elementary School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Drexel 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 515
Drexel Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Drexel Elementary School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drexel Elementary School compares
Drexel 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 80% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 84% in Arizona - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
70.3%
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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
African American 3.3%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Drexel 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 Drexel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra 2-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elvira Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drexel 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
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Drexel Elementary School
How many students attend Drexel Elementary School?
Drexel Elementary School has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drexel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drexel Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drexel Elementary School?
86.9% of students at Drexel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drexel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Drexel Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drexel Elementary School?
Drexel 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 Drexel Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Drexel Elementary School ranks #124 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 Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
Besides Drexel 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.