- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040817000751
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #123 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School ranks #123 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Arizona
NCES ID 040817000751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 040817000751 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 10.5:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,258 students)
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High School
2,258 students
- Desert View Hi
Desert View High School
2,102 students
- Sierra 2-8 Sch 801
Sierra 2-8 School
801 students
- Gallego Interm 768
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
768 students
- Elvira Element 642
Elvira Elementary School
642 students
- This school 284
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School compares
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School is a growing 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 38% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 51% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 64% | - | - |
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.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
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
59.9%
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
$10,153
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
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
White 4.6%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Sunnyside Unified District (4407) reports $10,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra 2-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elvira Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School
How many students attend Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School?
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocotillo Early Learning 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 Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School?
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School ranks #123 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 Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
Besides Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School, Sunnyside Unified District (4407) also operates Sunnyside High School (2,258 students), Desert View High School (2,102 students), and Sierra 2-8 School (801 students). See the Sunnyside Unified District (4407) district page for the complete list.