Enrollment
136
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040301002065
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center — Tucson, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Emily Meschter Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emily Meschter Early Learning Center compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center reports 136 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) spends $11,350 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.6% from local sources (property taxes), 46.7% from the state, and 21.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emily Meschter Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Arizona — lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,350
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 136 Top 22% in Arizona — larger than 78% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040301002065
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), which includes Emily Meschter Early Learning Center.
$11,350
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 21.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
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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 other school in TUCSON, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily Meschter Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 33/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.