- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Los Ninos Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Los Ninos Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040817000727
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Ninos Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Arizona schools.
- #119 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Ninos Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Ninos Elementary School ranks #119 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Arizona
NCES ID 040817000727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Los Ninos Elementary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 040817000727 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 19.8:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,258 students)
Los Ninos Elementary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Los Ninos Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High School
2,258 students
- Desert View Hi
Desert View High School
2,102 students
- Sierra 2-8 Sch 801
Sierra 2-8 School
801 students
- Gallego Interm 768
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
768 students
- Elvira Element 642
Elvira Elementary School
642 students
- This school 456
Los Ninos Elementary School
456 students
What this shows Los Ninos Elementary School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Ninos Elementary School compares
Los Ninos 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 75% in Arizona - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.0%
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
$10,153
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.3%
African American 8.6%
White 4.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Los Ninos Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunnyside Unified District (4407) reports $10,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Ninos Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra 2-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elvira Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Ninos Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Ninos Elementary School
How many students attend Los Ninos Elementary School?
Los Ninos Elementary School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Ninos Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Ninos Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Ninos Elementary School?
78.8% of students at Los Ninos Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Ninos Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Los Ninos Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Ninos Elementary School?
Los Ninos Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Los Ninos Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Ninos Elementary School ranks #119 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 Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
Besides Los Ninos Elementary School, Sunnyside Unified District (4407) also operates Sunnyside High School (2,258 students), Desert View High School (2,102 students), and Sierra 2-8 School (801 students). See the Sunnyside Unified District (4407) district page for the complete list.