Enrollment
632
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
La Paloma Academy
Federal NCES profile for La Paloma Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040036102299Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Paloma Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #48 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 632
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, La Paloma Academy ranks #48 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040036102299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
59.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+24% vs state
What stands out at La Paloma Academy
La Paloma Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 632 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 632 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 339 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #312, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (19%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) spends $9,570 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tucson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Amigos Elementary School (613 students): La Paloma Academy is larger than that campus by headcount.
Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) also operates La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) (855 students) and La Paloma Academy-South (501 students) alongside La Paloma Academy.
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 La Paloma Academy compares
La Paloma Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 24% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
69.3%
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
$9,570
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 63.4%
White 19.1%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, La Paloma Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947), which includes La Paloma Academy.
$9,570
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.4%
State 71.1%
Federal 26.5%
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 La Paloma Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| La Paloma Academy-South | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to La Paloma Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Tucson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sonoran Science Academy East
Standard public school
467 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Standard public school
439 students
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Tree Academy
Standard public school
265 students
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about La Paloma Academy
How many students attend La Paloma Academy?
La Paloma Academy has 632 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Paloma Academy?
59.9% of students at La Paloma Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Paloma Academy?
The largest demographic group at La Paloma Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Paloma Academy?
La Paloma Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does La Paloma Academy rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, La Paloma Academy ranks #48 of 54 elementary 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 elementary schools in Tucson on the city page.
Is La Paloma Academy a good school?
La Paloma Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947)?
Besides La Paloma Academy, Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) also operates La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) (855 students) and La Paloma Academy-South (501 students). See the Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) district page for the complete list.
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