- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Elvira Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elvira Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040817000719
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elvira Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #42 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elvira Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elvira Elementary School ranks #42 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Arizona
NCES ID 040817000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Elvira Elementary School shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 040817000719 · Tucson, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 22.9:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,258 students)
Elvira Elementary School shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Elvira 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
- This school 642
Elvira Elementary School
642 students
- Los Amigos Ele 613
Los Amigos Elementary School
613 students
What this shows Elvira Elementary School reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elvira Elementary School compares
Elvira 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 43% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Elvira 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 Elvira 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra 2-8 School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Los Amigos Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elvira 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
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Tucson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sonoran Science Academy East
Standard public school
467 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Standard public school
439 students
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Tree Academy
Standard public school
265 students
Nationwide elementary 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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elvira Elementary School
How many students attend Elvira Elementary School?
Elvira Elementary School has 642 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elvira Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elvira Elementary School is 22.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elvira Elementary School?
68.9% of students at Elvira Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elvira Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elvira Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elvira Elementary School?
Elvira Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elvira Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Elvira Elementary School ranks #42 of 54 elementary 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 elementary schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
Besides Elvira 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.