- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Emily Meschter Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040301002065
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #83 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 136
- students enrolled
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Meschter Early Learning Center ranks #83 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · Arizona
NCES ID 040301002065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center grew from 127 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+22.0%).
Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 040301002065 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 17:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students)
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center grew from 127 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+22.0%). Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flowing Wells
Flowing Wells High School
1,742 students
- Flowing Wells
Flowing Wells Junior High School
758 students
- Douglas Elemen 503
Douglas Elementary School
503 students
- J Robert Hendr 457
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
457 students
- Centennial Ele 434
Centennial Elementary School
434 students
- This school 136
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center
136 students
What this shows Emily Meschter Early Learning Center reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emily Meschter Early Learning Center compares
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 0% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in Arizona - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,617
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.6%
White 24.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) reports $10,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emily Meschter Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowing Wells High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flowing Wells Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Robert Hendricks Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emily Meschter Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emily Meschter Early Learning Center
How many students attend Emily Meschter Early Learning Center?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily Meschter Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is 17:1, which is 0% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emily Meschter Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emily Meschter Early Learning Center?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Emily Meschter Early Learning Center rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Meschter Early Learning Center ranks #83 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 Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
Besides Emily Meschter Early Learning Center, Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) also operates Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students), Flowing Wells Junior High School (758 students), and Douglas Elementary School (503 students). See the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) district page for the complete list.