Enrollment
500
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pima Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pima Elementary School
Pima Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pima, Arizona, enrolling 500 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pima Unified District (4220) spends $8,884 per pupil, 32% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pima Unified District (4220) also operates Pima High School (335 students) and Pima Junior High School (180 students) alongside Pima Elementary School.
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 Pima Elementary School compares
Pima Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,884
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pima Unified District (4220), which includes Pima Elementary School.
$8,884
Per student
-32%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 70.2%
Federal 15.5%
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.
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
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pima Elementary School a good school?
Pima Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. 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 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.
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