- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Marion Donaldson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marion Donaldson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040068000022
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Donaldson Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools.
- #14 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Donaldson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Donaldson Elementary School ranks #14 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Arizona
NCES ID 040068000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Marion Donaldson Elementary School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 040068000022 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 8.2:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students)
Marion Donaldson Elementary School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Marion Donaldson Elementary 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 212
Marion Donaldson Elementary School
212 students
What this shows Marion Donaldson Elementary School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Donaldson Elementary School compares
Marion Donaldson Elementary 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 52% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 20% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 5% in Arizona - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.0%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
White 34.0%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Marion Donaldson Elementary 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 Marion Donaldson Elementary 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 Marion Donaldson Elementary 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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Donaldson Elementary School
How many students attend Marion Donaldson Elementary School?
Marion Donaldson Elementary School has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Donaldson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Donaldson Elementary School is 8.2:1, which is 52% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 48% 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 Marion Donaldson Elementary School?
38.8% of students at Marion Donaldson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Donaldson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marion Donaldson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Donaldson Elementary School?
Marion Donaldson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Marion Donaldson Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Donaldson Elementary School ranks #14 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 Marion Donaldson Elementary 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.