- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oro Valley, AZ
Richard B Wilson Jr School
Federal NCES profile for Richard B Wilson Jr School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040068001001
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard B Wilson Jr School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Oro Valley · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard B Wilson Jr School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard B Wilson Jr School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Oro Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Arizona
NCES ID 040068001001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Richard B Wilson Jr School shrank from 838 students in 2022-23 to 788 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 040068001001 · Oro Valley, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 15.1:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students)
Richard B Wilson Jr School shrank from 838 students in 2022-23 to 788 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Richard B Wilson Jr School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Del Oro
Canyon Del Oro High School
1,758 students
- Ironwood Ridge
Ironwood Ridge High School
1,539 students
- Amphitheater H
Amphitheater High School
996 students
- Lawrence W Cro
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
827 students
- This school
Richard B Wilson Jr School
770 students
- Coronado K-8 S 561
Coronado K-8 School
561 students
What this shows Richard B Wilson Jr School reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard B Wilson Jr School compares
Richard B Wilson Jr School 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 75% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Arizona - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$12,104
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 770 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Richard B Wilson Jr School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amphitheater Unified District (4406) reports $12,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard B Wilson Jr School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Del Oro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironwood Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amphitheater High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado K-8 School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard B Wilson Jr School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard B Wilson Jr School
How many students attend Richard B Wilson Jr School?
Richard B Wilson Jr School has 770 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oro Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard B Wilson Jr School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard B Wilson Jr School is 15.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% 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 Richard B Wilson Jr School?
11.9% of students at Richard B Wilson Jr School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard B Wilson Jr School?
The largest demographic group at Richard B Wilson Jr School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Oro Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard B Wilson Jr School?
Richard B Wilson Jr School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Richard B Wilson Jr School rank among schools in Oro Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard B Wilson Jr School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Oro Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oro Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Besides Richard B Wilson Jr School, Amphitheater Unified District (4406) also operates Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students), Ironwood Ridge High School (1,539 students), and Amphitheater High School (996 students). See the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) district page for the complete list.