- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Rillito Center
Federal NCES profile for Rillito Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040068000030
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rillito Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #62 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rillito Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rillito Center ranks #62 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Arizona
NCES ID 040068000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Rillito Center shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 040068000030 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 4.9:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students)
Rillito Center shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Rillito Center 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
- Richard B Wils
Richard B Wilson Jr School
770 students
- This school 59
Rillito Center
59 students
What this shows Rillito Center reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rillito Center compares
Rillito Center 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 | 4.9:1 | ▼ 71% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 4% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.9:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 2% in Arizona - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.8%
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
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.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
African American 6.8%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Rillito Center is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
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 Rillito Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Del Oro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironwood Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amphitheater High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard B Wilson Jr School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rillito Center'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
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~59 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rillito Center
How many students attend Rillito Center?
Rillito Center has 59 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rillito Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rillito Center is 4.9:1, which is 71% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 69% 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 Rillito Center?
46.3% of students at Rillito Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rillito Center?
The largest demographic group at Rillito Center is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rillito Center?
Rillito Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rillito Center rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Rillito Center ranks #62 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 Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Besides Rillito Center, 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.