- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nogales, AZ
Robert Bracker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert Bracker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040553001034
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Bracker Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Nogales · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Bracker Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Bracker Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Nogales, AZ.
School address
District: Nogales Unified District (4457) · Arizona
NCES ID 040553001034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Robert Bracker Elementary held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 040553001034 · Nogales, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 15.1:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Nogales High School (1,774 students)
Robert Bracker Elementary held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Robert Bracker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nogales High S
Nogales High School
1,774 students
- Desert Shadows
Desert Shadows Middle School
784 students
- Wade Carpenter 547
Wade Carpenter Middle School
547 students
- Francisco Vasq 508
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
508 students
- Lincoln Elemen 421
Lincoln Elementary School
421 students
- This school 272
Robert Bracker Elementary
272 students
What this shows Robert Bracker Elementary reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Bracker Elementary compares
Robert Bracker Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 61.7% | ▲ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 65% | - | - |
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.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
34.6%
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
$9,157
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 272 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
Hispanic or Latino 98.9%
Asian 0.7%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Robert Bracker Elementary is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nogales Unified District (4457) reports $9,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Bracker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nogales High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Shadows Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wade Carpenter Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Bracker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Bracker Elementary
How many students attend Robert Bracker Elementary?
Robert Bracker Elementary has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nogales, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Bracker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Bracker Elementary 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 Robert Bracker Elementary?
61.7% of students at Robert Bracker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Bracker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert Bracker Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment, in Nogales, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Bracker Elementary?
Robert Bracker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Robert Bracker Elementary rank among elementary schools in Nogales?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Bracker Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Nogales, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Nogales on the city page.
What other schools are in Nogales Unified District (4457)?
Besides Robert Bracker Elementary, Nogales Unified District (4457) also operates Nogales High School (1,774 students), Desert Shadows Middle School (784 students), and Wade Carpenter Middle School (547 students). See the Nogales Unified District (4457) district page for the complete list.