- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040817003500
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #40 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School ranks #40 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Arizona
NCES ID 040817003500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School shrank from 838 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 040817003500 · Tucson, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 20.2:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,258 students)
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School shrank from 838 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High School
2,258 students
- Desert View Hi
Desert View High School
2,102 students
- Sierra 2-8 Sch 801
Sierra 2-8 School
801 students
- This school 768
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
768 students
- Elvira Element 642
Elvira Elementary School
642 students
- Los Amigos Ele 613
Los Amigos Elementary School
613 students
What this shows Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School compares
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School is a shrinking 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▲ 6% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 77% in Arizona - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.8%
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
$10,153
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.9%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunnyside Unified District (4407) reports $10,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra 2-8 School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elvira Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Amigos Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Tucson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sonoran Science Academy East
Standard public school
467 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Standard public school
439 students
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Tree Academy
Standard public school
265 students
Nationwide elementary 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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
How many students attend Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School?
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School has 768 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School is 20.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School?
51.0% of students at Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School?
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School ranks #40 of 54 elementary 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 elementary schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
Besides Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School, Sunnyside Unified District (4407) also operates Sunnyside High School (2,258 students), Desert View High School (2,102 students), and Sierra 2-8 School (801 students). See the Sunnyside Unified District (4407) district page for the complete list.