Enrollment
703
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+29% 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
What stands out at Hurley Ranch Elementary
Hurley Ranch Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Tolleson, Arizona, enrolling 703 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 86% of Arizona schools and 29% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 703 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 318 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 703 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Union Elementary District (4277) spends $9,744 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tolleson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tolleson Virtual Academy (37 students): Hurley Ranch Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 6.2:1).
Union Elementary District (4277) also operates Dos Rios Elementary (614 students) and Union Elementary School (313 students) alongside Hurley Ranch Elementary.
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 Hurley Ranch Elementary compares
Hurley Ranch Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,744
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
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
- 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Elementary District (4277), which includes Hurley Ranch Elementary.
$9,744
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
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 (~703 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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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 an elementary school in Tolleson, AZ.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hurley Ranch Elementary a good school?
Hurley Ranch Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. 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 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.
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