Enrollment
703
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040882002496
Hurley Ranch Elementary — Tolleson, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Hurley Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Union Elementary District (4277) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hurley Ranch Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hurley Ranch Elementary reports 703 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% above the Arizona average and 0% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 703 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Union Elementary District (4277) spends $10,874 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.4% from local sources (property taxes), 53.1% from the state, and 25.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hurley Ranch Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 7% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 7% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 78% in Arizona — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
52.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,874
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 703 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 703 Top 79% in Arizona — larger than 21% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 20.7:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.9% +7% vs state
NCES ID 040882002496
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
African American 18.1%
White 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 703:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.5%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Elementary District (4277), which includes Hurley Ranch Elementary.
$10,874
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.4%
State 53.1%
Federal 25.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hurley Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Hurley Ranch Elementary?
Hurley Ranch Elementary has 703 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in TOLLESON, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurley Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurley Ranch Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 17% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hurley Ranch Elementary?
51.9% of students at Hurley Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurley Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hurley Ranch Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in TOLLESON, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurley Ranch Elementary?
Hurley Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.