- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AZ
Magma Ranch K8 School
Federal NCES profile for Magma Ranch K8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040292002893
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magma Ranch K8 School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Magma Ranch K8 School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magma Ranch K8 School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Florence, AZ.
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040292002893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Magma Ranch K8 School shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 040292002893 · Florence, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 14.9:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Poston Butte High School (1,310 students)
Magma Ranch K8 School shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Magma Ranch K8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poston Butte H
Poston Butte High School
1,310 students
- Florence High
Florence High School
857 students
- Florence K-8
Florence K-8
805 students
- San Tan Foothi
San Tan Foothills High School
793 students
- Circle Cross K
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
728 students
- This school 507
Magma Ranch K8 School
507 students
What this shows Magma Ranch K8 School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magma Ranch K8 School compares
Magma Ranch K8 School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Arizona - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.1%
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
$10,483
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Magma Ranch K8 School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence Unified School District (4437) reports $10,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magma Ranch K8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Tan Foothills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magma Ranch K8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Florence
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
Standard public school
1,079 students
Florence K-8
Standard public school
805 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Anthem Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative education program
163 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Florence Virtual Academy
Standard public school
155 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~507 students)
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 public school in Florence, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magma Ranch K8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magma Ranch K8 School is 14.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 5% 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 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% of enrollment, in Florence, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magma Ranch K8 School?
Magma Ranch K8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Magma Ranch K8 School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Magma Ranch K8 School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Florence, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Besides Magma Ranch K8 School, Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students), Florence High School (857 students), and Florence K-8 (805 students). See the Florence Unified School District (4437) district page for the complete list.