- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Mexicayotl Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mexicayotl Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040015003403Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mexicayotl Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #22 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 41
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mexicayotl Academy ranks #22 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463) · Arizona
NCES ID 040015003403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Mexicayotl Academy shrank from 38 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 040015003403 · Tucson, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
41 enr · 65.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mexicayotl Charter School (168 students)
Mexicayotl Academy shrank from 38 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Mexicayotl Academy compares
Mexicayotl Academy 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 | 65.8% | ▲ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
$13,309
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.9%
White 7.3%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Mexicayotl Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463) reports $13,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mexicayotl Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexicayotl Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mexicayotl Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mexicayotl Academy
How many students attend Mexicayotl Academy?
Mexicayotl Academy has 41 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), down 4.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mexicayotl Academy?
65.8% of students at Mexicayotl Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mexicayotl Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mexicayotl Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mexicayotl Academy?
Mexicayotl Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. 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 Mexicayotl Academy rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mexicayotl Academy ranks #22 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 Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463)?
Besides Mexicayotl Academy, Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463) also operates Mexicayotl Charter School (168 students). See the Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463) district page for the complete list.