- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Pueblo Gardens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pueblo Gardens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880000875
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pueblo Gardens Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools.
- #53 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pueblo Gardens Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo Gardens Elementary ranks #53 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Pueblo Gardens Elementary shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 040880000875 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 12.2:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Pueblo Gardens Elementary shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pueblo Gardens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 353
Pueblo Gardens Elementary
353 students
What this shows Pueblo Gardens Elementary reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pueblo Gardens Elementary compares
Pueblo Gardens Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 72% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 16% in Arizona - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.1%
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
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
African American 5.7%
White 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Pueblo Gardens Elementary is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pueblo Gardens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pueblo Gardens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pueblo Gardens Elementary
How many students attend Pueblo Gardens Elementary?
Pueblo Gardens Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pueblo Gardens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pueblo Gardens Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 28% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% 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 Pueblo Gardens Elementary?
83.0% of students at Pueblo Gardens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pueblo Gardens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pueblo Gardens Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pueblo Gardens Elementary?
Pueblo Gardens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Pueblo Gardens Elementary rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo Gardens Elementary ranks #53 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 Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Pueblo Gardens Elementary, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.