- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pima, AZ
Pima Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pima Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040644000557
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pima Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pima · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pima Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pima Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pima, AZ.
School address
District: Pima Unified District (4220) · Arizona
NCES ID 040644000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Pima Elementary School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 040644000557 · Pima, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 19.2:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pima High School (335 students)
Pima Elementary School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pima Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pima Elementary School
500 students
- Pima High Scho
Pima High School
335 students
- Pima Junior Hi 180
Pima Junior High School
180 students
- Gila Valley Le 18
Gila Valley Learning Center
18 students
What this shows Pima Elementary School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pima Elementary School compares
Pima 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$9,612
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
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
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Pima Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Pima Unified District (4220) reports $9,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pima Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pima Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gila Valley Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pima Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pima Elementary School
How many students attend Pima Elementary School?
Pima Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pima, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pima Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pima Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pima Elementary School?
34.9% of students at Pima Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pima Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pima Elementary School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Pima, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pima Elementary School?
Pima Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pima Elementary School rank among public schools in Pima?
By Resource Investment Index, Pima Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pima, 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 Pima on the city page.
What other schools are in Pima Unified District (4220)?
Besides Pima Elementary School, Pima Unified District (4220) also operates Pima High School (335 students), Pima Junior High School (180 students), and Gila Valley Learning Center (18 students). See the Pima Unified District (4220) district page for the complete list.