- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Meredith K-12 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880001606
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Meredith K-12 School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 17
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Meredith K-12 School ranks #4 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mary Meredith K-12 School shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 040880001606 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 63.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Mary Meredith K-12 School shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mary Meredith K-12 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 17
Mary Meredith K-12 School
17 students
What this shows Mary Meredith K-12 School reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Meredith K-12 School compares
Mary Meredith K-12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 17 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.3%
African American 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Largest group: White at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Mary Meredith K-12 School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Meredith K-12 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Meredith K-12 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mary Meredith K-12 School
How many students attend Mary Meredith K-12 School?
Mary Meredith K-12 School has 17 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), down 2.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Meredith K-12 School?
63.0% of students at Mary Meredith K-12 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Meredith K-12 School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Meredith K-12 School is White at 35.3% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Meredith K-12 School?
Mary Meredith K-12 School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mary Meredith K-12 School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Meredith K-12 School ranks #4 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 Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Mary Meredith K-12 School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.