- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tolleson, AZ
Hurley Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hurley Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040882002496
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurley Ranch Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Tolleson · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hurley Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurley Ranch Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Tolleson, AZ.
School address
District: Union Elementary District (4277) · Arizona
NCES ID 040882002496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hurley Ranch Elementary held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 040882002496 · Tolleson, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 22:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Dos Rios Elementary (614 students)
Hurley Ranch Elementary held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Hurley Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hurley Ranch Elementary
703 students
- Dos Rios Eleme
Dos Rios Elementary
614 students
- Union Elementa
Union Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Hurley Ranch Elementary reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurley Ranch Elementary compares
Hurley Ranch Elementary 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
22:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 86% in Arizona - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.5%
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
$10,823
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Hurley Ranch Elementary is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Elementary District (4277) reports $10,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hurley Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Rios Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurley Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Tolleson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hurley Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Hurley Ranch Elementary?
Hurley Ranch Elementary has 703 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tolleson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurley Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurley Ranch Elementary is 22:1, which is 29% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Tolleson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurley Ranch Elementary?
Hurley Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Hurley Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tolleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurley Ranch Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Tolleson, 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 Tolleson on the city page.
What other schools are in Union Elementary District (4277)?
Besides Hurley Ranch Elementary, Union Elementary District (4277) also operates Dos Rios Elementary (614 students) and Union Elementary School (313 students). See the Union Elementary District (4277) district page for the complete list.