- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Lulu Walker School
Federal NCES profile for Lulu Walker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040068000029
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lulu Walker School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #38 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lulu Walker School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lulu Walker School ranks #38 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Arizona
NCES ID 040068000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lulu Walker School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 040068000029 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 11.8:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students)
Lulu Walker School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Lulu Walker School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Del Oro
Canyon Del Oro High School
1,758 students
- Ironwood Ridge
Ironwood Ridge High School
1,539 students
- Amphitheater H
Amphitheater High School
996 students
- Lawrence W Cro
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
827 students
- Richard B Wils
Richard B Wilson Jr School
770 students
- This school 355
Lulu Walker School
355 students
What this shows Lulu Walker School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lulu Walker School compares
Lulu Walker 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Arizona - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$12,104
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
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
White 24.5%
African American 5.6%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Lulu Walker School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amphitheater Unified District (4406) reports $12,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lulu Walker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Del Oro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironwood Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amphitheater High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard B Wilson Jr School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lulu Walker School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lulu Walker School
How many students attend Lulu Walker School?
Lulu Walker School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lulu Walker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lulu Walker School is 11.8:1, which is 31% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% 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 Lulu Walker School?
47.0% of students at Lulu Walker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lulu Walker School?
The largest demographic group at Lulu Walker School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lulu Walker School?
Lulu Walker School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lulu Walker School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Lulu Walker School ranks #38 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 Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Besides Lulu Walker School, Amphitheater Unified District (4406) also operates Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students), Ironwood Ridge High School (1,539 students), and Amphitheater High School (996 students). See the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) district page for the complete list.