- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Esmond Station School
Federal NCES profile for Esmond Station School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040885003432
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esmond Station School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arizona schools.
- #30 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Esmond Station School has class sizes larger than 82% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esmond Station School ranks #30 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Vail Unified District (4413) · Arizona
NCES ID 040885003432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Esmond Station School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 040885003432 · Tucson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 21.2:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cienega High School (1,881 students)
Esmond Station School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Esmond Station School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cienega High S
Cienega High School
1,881 students
- Mica Mountain
Mica Mountain High
1,319 students
- Empire High Sc
Empire High School
886 students
- Andrada Polyte
Andrada Polytechnic High School
836 students
- Old Vail Middl
Old Vail Middle School
811 students
- This school 741
Esmond Station School
741 students
What this shows Esmond Station School reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esmond Station School compares
Esmond Station 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 77% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in Arizona - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$10,071
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
11
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 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
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Esmond Station School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vail Unified District (4413) reports $10,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Esmond Station School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cienega High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mica Mountain High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Empire High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrada Polytechnic High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Vail Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esmond Station School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Esmond Station School
How many students attend Esmond Station School?
Esmond Station School has 741 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esmond Station School?
The student-teacher ratio at Esmond Station School is 21.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Esmond Station School?
10.9% of students at Esmond Station School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esmond Station School?
The largest demographic group at Esmond Station School is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esmond Station School?
Esmond Station School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Esmond Station School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Esmond Station School ranks #30 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 Vail Unified District (4413)?
Besides Esmond Station School, Vail Unified District (4413) also operates Cienega High School (1,881 students), Mica Mountain High (1,319 students), and Empire High School (886 students). See the Vail Unified District (4413) district page for the complete list.