Enrollment
507
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040292002893
Magma Ranch K8 School — Florence, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Magma Ranch K8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magma Ranch K8 School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Magma Ranch K8 School reports 507 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% above the Arizona average and 6% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 76.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Florence Unified School District (4437) spends $9,579 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.7% from local sources (property taxes), 52.4% from the state, and 16.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Magma Ranch K8 School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 62% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 1% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Arizona — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
76.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,579
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 507 Top 62% in Arizona — larger than 38% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.9% +1% vs state
NCES ID 040292002893
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 34.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 76.1%
In-school suspensions 43
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence Unified School District (4437), which includes Magma Ranch K8 School.
$9,579
Per student
-36%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 52.4%
Federal 16.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
Similar other schools in Florence
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Anthem Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative education program
163 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Florence Virtual Academy
Standard public school
155 students 31:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Magma Ranch K8 School
How many students attend Magma Ranch K8 School?
Magma Ranch K8 School has 507 students enrolled. It is a other school in Florence, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magma Ranch K8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magma Ranch K8 School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magma Ranch K8 School?
48.9% of students at Magma Ranch K8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magma Ranch K8 School?
The largest demographic group at Magma Ranch K8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Florence, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magma Ranch K8 School?
Magma Ranch K8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.