Enrollment
579
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Manzanita School
Federal NCES profile for Manzanita School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040176001032
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manzanita School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #13 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Manzanita School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manzanita School ranks #13 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) · Arizona
NCES ID 040176001032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manzanita School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manzanita School
Manzanita School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 579 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.9% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 579 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) spends $9,138 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tucson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Amigos Elementary School (613 students): Manzanita School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 17.5:1).
Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) also operates Catalina Foothills High School (1,865 students) and Orange Grove Middle School (683 students) alongside Manzanita School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manzanita School compares
Manzanita School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 88% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arizona - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$9,138
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.5%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Manzanita School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410), which includes Manzanita School.
$9,138
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 30.3%
Federal 8.2%
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.
How Manzanita School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Foothills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperero Canyon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Drive Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ventana Vista Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manzanita School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~579 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manzanita School
How many students attend Manzanita School?
Manzanita School has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanita School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manzanita School is 14.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% 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 Manzanita School?
5.9% of students at Manzanita School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manzanita School?
The largest demographic group at Manzanita School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manzanita School?
Manzanita School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manzanita School rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Manzanita School ranks #13 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.
Is Manzanita School a good school?
Manzanita School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)?
Besides Manzanita School, Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) also operates Catalina Foothills High School (1,865 students), Orange Grove Middle School (683 students), and Esperero Canyon Middle School (495 students). See the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) district page for the complete list.
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