- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
Federal NCES profile for Paulo Freire Freedom School - University, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040040702558Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 73
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Paulo Freire Freedom School - University ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040040702558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-13.9%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 040040702558 · Tucson, AZ Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
73 enr · 22.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: City High School (165 students)
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-13.9%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- City High Scho
City High School
165 students
- This school
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
73 students
- Paulo Freire F 54
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
54 students
What this shows Paulo Freire Freedom School - University reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paulo Freire Freedom School - University compares
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University 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 | 22.2% | ▼ 54% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$13,343
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
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Paulo Freire Freedom School - University is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448) reports $13,343 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paulo Freire Freedom School - University Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Paulo Freire Freedom School - University's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Tucson
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
How many students attend Paulo Freire Freedom School - University?
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University has 73 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), down 10.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paulo Freire Freedom School - University?
22.2% of students at Paulo Freire Freedom School - University are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paulo Freire Freedom School - University?
The largest demographic group at Paulo Freire Freedom School - University is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paulo Freire Freedom School - University?
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Paulo Freire Freedom School - University rank among public schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Paulo Freire Freedom School - University ranks #9 of 12 public 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 public schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448)?
Besides Paulo Freire Freedom School - University, City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448) also operates City High School (165 students) and Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown (54 students). See the City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448) district page for the complete list.