Enrollment
508
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nogales, AZ
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040553001470
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 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
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Nogales · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Nogales, AZ.
School address
District: Nogales Unified District (4457) · Arizona
NCES ID 040553001470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Nogales, Arizona, enrolling 508 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 508 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 331 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #251, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Nogales Unified District (4457) spends $9,608 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nogales Unified District (4457) also operates Nogales High School (1,774 students) and Desert Shadows Middle School (784 students) alongside Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School compares
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 49.9% | ▲ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
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
47.8%
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
$9,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.8%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nogales Unified District (4457), which includes Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School.
$9,608
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 56.8%
Federal 27.5%
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.
How Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nogales High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Shadows Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wade Carpenter Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary L Welty Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~508 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
How many students attend Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School?
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nogales, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary 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 Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School?
49.9% of students at Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment, in Nogales, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School?
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Nogales?
By Resource Investment Index, Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Nogales, 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 Nogales on the city page.
Is Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School a good school?
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nogales Unified District (4457)?
Besides Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School, Nogales Unified District (4457) also operates Nogales High School (1,774 students), Desert Shadows Middle School (784 students), and Wade Carpenter Middle School (547 students). See the Nogales Unified District (4457) district page for the complete list.
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