- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040463002784
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #106 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary ranks #106 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Marana Unified District (4404) · Arizona
NCES ID 040463002784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 040463002784 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 15.7:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Marana High School (2,437 students)
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marana High Sc
Marana High School
2,437 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,827 students
- Dove Mountain
Dove Mountain K-8
1,004 students
- Marana Middle 941
Marana Middle School
941 students
- Twin Peaks Ele 886
Twin Peaks Elementary School
886 students
- This school 455
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary
455 students
What this shows Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary compares
Rattlesnake Ridge 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$10,680
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marana Unified District (4404) reports $10,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dove Mountain K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marana Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Peaks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 0% higher 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 Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary?
20.0% of students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary ranks #106 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 Marana Unified District (4404)?
Besides Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary, Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students), Mountain View High School (1,827 students), and Dove Mountain K-8 (1,004 students). See the Marana Unified District (4404) district page for the complete list.