- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Mission View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mission View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880000870
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission View Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #17 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission View Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission View Elementary School ranks #17 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Mission View Elementary School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 040880000870 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 10.5:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Mission View Elementary School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mission View Elementary 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 232
Mission View Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Mission View Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission View Elementary School compares
Mission View 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 38% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 84% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Arizona - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.5%
White 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Mission View Elementary School 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 Mission View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mission View Elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission View Elementary School
How many students attend Mission View Elementary School?
Mission View Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission View Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 38% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 33% 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 Mission View Elementary School?
88.7% of students at Mission View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mission View Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission View Elementary School?
Mission View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Mission View Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission View Elementary School ranks #17 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 Mission View Elementary 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.