- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
La Paloma Academy-South
Federal NCES profile for La Paloma Academy-South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040036103312Charter 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-South earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #48 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 501
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, La Paloma Academy-South ranks #48 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040036103312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
La Paloma Academy-South held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 040036103312 · Tucson, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
501 enr · 70.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) (855 students)
La Paloma Academy-South held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
La Paloma Academy-South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Paloma Acad
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
855 students
- La Paloma Acad
La Paloma Academy
632 students
- This school
La Paloma Academy-South
501 students
What this shows La Paloma Academy-South reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Paloma Academy-South compares
La Paloma Academy-South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 47% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
69.1%
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
$4,999
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
White 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, La Paloma Academy-South is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) reports $4,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Paloma Academy-South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| La Paloma Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to La Paloma Academy-South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about La Paloma Academy-South
How many students attend La Paloma Academy-South?
La Paloma Academy-South has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Paloma Academy-South?
70.8% of students at La Paloma Academy-South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Paloma Academy-South?
The largest demographic group at La Paloma Academy-South is Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Paloma Academy-South?
La Paloma Academy-South has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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-South rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, La Paloma Academy-South 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.
What other schools are in Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947)?
Besides La Paloma Academy-South, Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) also operates La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) (855 students) and La Paloma Academy (632 students). See the Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) district page for the complete list.