- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Morgan Maxwell School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan Maxwell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880003414
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan Maxwell School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools.
- #8 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan Maxwell School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Maxwell School ranks #8 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880003414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Morgan Maxwell School shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-16.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 040880003414 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.6:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Morgan Maxwell School shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-16.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Morgan Maxwell 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 354
Morgan Maxwell School
354 students
What this shows Morgan Maxwell School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgan Maxwell School compares
Morgan Maxwell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 38% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.6:1
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.
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.8%
White 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
African American 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Morgan Maxwell School is about as mixed as 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 Morgan Maxwell 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 | Similar 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 Morgan Maxwell 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morgan Maxwell School
How many students attend Morgan Maxwell School?
Morgan Maxwell School has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Maxwell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Maxwell School is 12.6:1, 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 Morgan Maxwell School?
66.8% of students at Morgan Maxwell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan Maxwell School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan Maxwell School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan Maxwell School?
Morgan Maxwell School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morgan Maxwell School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Maxwell School ranks #8 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 Morgan Maxwell 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.