Enrollment
360
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sierra Vista, AZ
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Huachuca Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040146001356
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Sierra Vista · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huachuca Mountain Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Sierra Vista, AZ.
School address
District: Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) · Arizona
NCES ID 040146001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huachuca Mountain Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sierra Vista, Arizona, enrolling 360 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) spends $9,151 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Buena High School (1,715 students) and Joyce Clark Middle School (462 students) alongside Huachuca Mountain 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 Huachuca Mountain Elementary School compares
Huachuca Mountain 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 40% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Arizona - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$9,151
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Huachuca Mountain Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), which includes Huachuca Mountain Elementary School.
$9,151
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 40.2%
Federal 21.7%
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 Huachuca Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Clark Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Town & Country Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huachuca Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Huachuca Mountain Elementary School?
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sierra Vista, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huachuca Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huachuca Mountain Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% higher 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 Mountain Elementary School?
28.8% of students at Huachuca Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huachuca Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Huachuca Mountain Elementary School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Sierra Vista, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huachuca Mountain Elementary School?
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Huachuca Mountain Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sierra Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Huachuca Mountain Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Sierra Vista, 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 Sierra Vista on the city page.
Is Huachuca Mountain Elementary School a good school?
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
Besides Huachuca Mountain Elementary School, Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Buena High School (1,715 students), Joyce Clark Middle School (462 students), and Village Meadows Elementary School (338 students). See the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) district page for the complete list.
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