- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huachuca City, AZ
Huachuca City School
Federal NCES profile for Huachuca City School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040860000807
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huachuca City School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 262
- students enrolled
Huachuca City School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tombstone Unified District (4168) · Arizona
NCES ID 040860000807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Huachuca City School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 040860000807 · Huachuca City, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 14.6:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Tombstone High School (461 students)
Huachuca City School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Huachuca City School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tombstone High
Tombstone High School
461 students
- This school
Huachuca City School
262 students
- Walter J Meyer 151
Walter J Meyer School
151 students
What this shows Huachuca City School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huachuca City School compares
Huachuca City 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 39% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Arizona - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$12,631
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
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Huachuca City School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Tombstone Unified District (4168) reports $12,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huachuca City School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tombstone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter J Meyer School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huachuca City School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huachuca City School
How many students attend Huachuca City School?
Huachuca City School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huachuca City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huachuca City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huachuca City School is 14.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 7% 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 Huachuca City School?
66.9% of students at Huachuca City School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huachuca City School?
The largest demographic group at Huachuca City School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Huachuca City, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huachuca City School?
Huachuca City School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Tombstone Unified District (4168)?
Besides Huachuca City School, Tombstone Unified District (4168) also operates Tombstone High School (461 students) and Walter J Meyer School (151 students). See the Tombstone Unified District (4168) district page for the complete list.