Enrollment
320
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Nosotros Academy
Federal NCES profile for Nosotros Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040035602287Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nosotros Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #89 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 320
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Nosotros Academy ranks #89 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Nosotros Inc (79881) · Arizona
NCES ID 040035602287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
83.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+74% vs state
What stands out at Nosotros Academy
Nosotros Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 320 students.
Economic need is high: 83.9% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
The surrounding Nosotros Inc (79881) spends $9,570 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tucson's public schools, it stands alongside Craycroft Elementary School (586 students): Nosotros Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Nosotros Inc (79881) is a single-school charter district, so Nosotros Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nosotros Academy compares
Nosotros Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 74% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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.
Funding equity
$9,570
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.5%
White 3.8%
Asian 2.8%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Nosotros Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nosotros Inc (79881), which includes Nosotros Academy.
$9,570
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.4%
State 75.0%
Federal 24.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nosotros Academy
How many students attend Nosotros Academy?
Nosotros Academy has 320 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tucson, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nosotros Academy?
83.9% of students at Nosotros Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nosotros Academy?
The largest demographic group at Nosotros Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nosotros Academy?
Nosotros Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Nosotros Academy rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nosotros Academy ranks #89 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.
Is Nosotros Academy a good school?
Nosotros Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nosotros Inc (79881)?
None; Nosotros Inc (79881) is a single-school charter district, and Nosotros Academy is its only campus.
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