- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Fruchthendler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fruchthendler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880000845
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruchthendler Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #62 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fruchthendler Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fruchthendler Elementary School ranks #62 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Fruchthendler Elementary School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 040880000845 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 15.6:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Fruchthendler Elementary School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Fruchthendler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 327
Fruchthendler Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Fruchthendler Elementary School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fruchthendler Elementary School compares
Fruchthendler Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Fruchthendler Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fruchthendler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fruchthendler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fruchthendler Elementary School
How many students attend Fruchthendler Elementary School?
Fruchthendler Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruchthendler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruchthendler Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fruchthendler Elementary School?
19.8% of students at Fruchthendler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruchthendler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fruchthendler Elementary School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruchthendler Elementary School?
Fruchthendler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fruchthendler Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruchthendler Elementary School ranks #62 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 Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Fruchthendler Elementary School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.