Enrollment
601
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marana, AZ
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marjorie W Estes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040463000367
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Marana · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marjorie W Estes Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Marana, AZ.
School address
District: Marana Unified District (4404) · Arizona
NCES ID 040463000367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marjorie W Estes Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marana, Arizona, enrolling 601 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 601 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.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #33, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (41%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Marana Unified District (4404) spends $9,931 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students) and Mountain View High School (1,827 students) alongside Marjorie W Estes Elementary 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 Marjorie W Estes Elementary School compares
Marjorie W Estes Elementary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 18% in Arizona - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$9,931
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
White 41.4%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Marjorie W Estes Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marana Unified District (4404), which includes Marjorie W Estes Elementary School.
$9,931
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 43.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 Marjorie W Estes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dove Mountain K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marana Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Peaks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marjorie W Estes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~601 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
How many students attend Marjorie W Estes Elementary School?
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marana, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marjorie W Estes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marjorie W Estes Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 20% 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 Marjorie W Estes Elementary School?
37.9% of students at Marjorie W Estes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marjorie W Estes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marjorie W Estes Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Marana, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marjorie W Estes Elementary School?
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Marjorie W Estes Elementary School rank among schools in Marana?
By Resource Investment Index, Marjorie W Estes Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Marana, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marana on the city page.
Is Marjorie W Estes Elementary School a good school?
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools. 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 Marana Unified District (4404)?
Besides Marjorie W Estes Elementary School, Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students), Mountain View High School (1,827 students), and Dove Mountain K-8 (1,004 students). See the Marana Unified District (4404) district page for the complete list.
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