- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
John E White Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John E White Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880000904
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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
John E White Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #120 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John E White Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John E White Elementary School ranks #120 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
John E White Elementary School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 040880000904 · Tucson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 18.4:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
John E White Elementary School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
John E White 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 607
John E White Elementary School
607 students
What this shows John E White Elementary School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How John E White Elementary School compares
John E White 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.0%
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 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
White 4.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, John E White Elementary School is less 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 John E White 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 John E White 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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about John E White Elementary School
How many students attend John E White Elementary School?
John E White Elementary School has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John E White Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John E White Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John E White Elementary School?
63.9% of students at John E White Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John E White Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John E White Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John E White Elementary School?
John E White Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 John E White Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, John E White Elementary School ranks #120 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 John E White 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.