- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Manzanita School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 040176001032 · Tucson, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 14.5:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Catalina Foothills High School (1,865 students)
Manzanita School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Manzanita School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Catalina Footh
Catalina Foothills High School
1,865 students
- Orange Grove M 683
Orange Grove Middle School
683 students
- This school 579
Manzanita School
579 students
- Esperero Canyo 495
Esperero Canyon Middle School
495 students
- Sunrise Drive 469
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
469 students
- Ventana Vista 411
Ventana Vista Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Manzanita School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manzanita School compares
Manzanita 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,030
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 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.
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
District finance for Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) reports $10,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~579 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.