- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Mccorkle Pk-8
Federal NCES profile for Mccorkle Pk-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880003282
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccorkle Pk-8 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #121 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccorkle Pk-8 has class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccorkle Pk-8 ranks #121 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880003282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Mccorkle Pk-8 held near 1,062 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 040880003282 · Tucson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,048 enr · 19.1:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Mccorkle Pk-8 held near 1,062 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mccorkle Pk-8 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 1,048
Mccorkle Pk-8
1,048 students
What this shows Mccorkle Pk-8 reports 1,048 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccorkle Pk-8 compares
Mccorkle Pk-8 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,048 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,048
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 70% in Arizona - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
82.7%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.4%
White 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Mccorkle Pk-8 is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Mccorkle Pk-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mccorkle Pk-8'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.
Similar enrollment (~1,048 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccorkle Pk-8
How many students attend Mccorkle Pk-8?
Mccorkle Pk-8 has 1,048 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,084 (2022-23) → 1,062 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccorkle Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccorkle Pk-8 is 19.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccorkle Pk-8?
64.9% of students at Mccorkle Pk-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccorkle Pk-8?
The largest demographic group at Mccorkle Pk-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccorkle Pk-8?
Mccorkle Pk-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Mccorkle Pk-8 rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccorkle Pk-8 ranks #121 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 Mccorkle Pk-8, 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.