- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Irene Erickson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Irene Erickson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880000841
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irene Erickson Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #83 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Irene Erickson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irene Erickson Elementary School ranks #83 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Irene Erickson Elementary School shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 040880000841 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 19.1:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Irene Erickson Elementary School shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Irene Erickson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 344
Irene Erickson Elementary School
344 students
What this shows Irene Erickson Elementary School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irene Erickson Elementary School compares
Irene Erickson Elementary 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 51% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 70% in Arizona - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.9%
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
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%
White 19.5%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Irene Erickson Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irene Erickson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Irene Erickson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irene Erickson Elementary School
How many students attend Irene Erickson Elementary School?
Irene Erickson Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irene Erickson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irene Erickson Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irene Erickson Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Irene Erickson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irene Erickson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Irene Erickson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irene Erickson Elementary School?
Irene Erickson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Irene Erickson Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Irene Erickson Elementary School ranks #83 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Irene Erickson Elementary School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.