- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Ironwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ironwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040463001408
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ironwood Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #79 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ironwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ironwood Elementary School ranks #79 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Marana Unified District (4404) · Arizona
NCES ID 040463001408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ironwood Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 040463001408 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 15:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Marana High School (2,437 students)
Ironwood Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ironwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marana High Sc
Marana High School
2,437 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,827 students
- Dove Mountain
Dove Mountain K-8
1,004 students
- Marana Middle 941
Marana Middle School
941 students
- Twin Peaks Ele 886
Twin Peaks Elementary School
886 students
- This school 406
Ironwood Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Ironwood Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ironwood Elementary School compares
Ironwood Elementary School 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Arizona - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$10,680
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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Ironwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marana Unified District (4404) reports $10,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ironwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dove Mountain K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marana Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Peaks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ironwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ironwood Elementary School
How many students attend Ironwood Elementary School?
Ironwood Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ironwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ironwood Elementary School is 15:1, which is 12% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% lower 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 Ironwood Elementary School?
33.8% of students at Ironwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ironwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ironwood Elementary School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ironwood Elementary School?
Ironwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Ironwood Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Ironwood Elementary School ranks #79 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 Marana Unified District (4404)?
Besides Ironwood Elementary School, Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students), Mountain View High School (1,827 students), and Dove Mountain K-8 (1,004 students). See the Marana Unified District (4404) district page for the complete list.