Enrollment
770
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard B Wilson Jr School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard B Wilson Jr School
Richard B Wilson Jr School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oro Valley, Arizona, enrolling 770 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 770 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #152, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 770 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amphitheater Unified District (4406) spends $10,331 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) also operates Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students) and Ironwood Ridge High School (1,539 students) alongside Richard B Wilson Jr 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 Richard B Wilson Jr School compares
Richard B Wilson Jr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,331
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amphitheater Unified District (4406), which includes Richard B Wilson Jr School.
$10,331
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.9%
State 27.9%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~770 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richard B Wilson Jr School a good school?
Richard B Wilson Jr School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 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.
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