- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Robert Richardson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Richardson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040301001033
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Richardson Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Richardson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Richardson Elementary School ranks #5 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · Arizona
NCES ID 040301001033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Robert Richardson Elementary School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 040301001033 · Tucson, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 12.4:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students)
Robert Richardson Elementary School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Robert Richardson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flowing Wells
Flowing Wells High School
1,742 students
- Flowing Wells
Flowing Wells Junior High School
758 students
- Douglas Elemen 503
Douglas Elementary School
503 students
- J Robert Hendr 457
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
457 students
- Centennial Ele 434
Centennial Elementary School
434 students
- This school 286
Robert Richardson Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Robert Richardson Elementary School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Richardson Elementary School compares
Robert Richardson Elementary School 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 27% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 17% in Arizona - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$10,617
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.2%
White 39.9%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Robert Richardson Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) reports $10,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Richardson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowing Wells High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flowing Wells Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J Robert Hendricks Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Richardson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Tucson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sonoran Science Academy East
Standard public school
467 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Standard public school
439 students
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Tree Academy
Standard public school
265 students
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Richardson Elementary School
How many students attend Robert Richardson Elementary School?
Robert Richardson Elementary School has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Richardson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Richardson Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 27% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 21% 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 Richardson Elementary School?
32.7% of students at Robert Richardson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Richardson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Richardson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Richardson Elementary School?
Robert Richardson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Robert Richardson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Richardson Elementary School ranks #5 of 54 elementary 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 elementary schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
Besides Robert Richardson Elementary School, Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) also operates Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students), Flowing Wells Junior High School (758 students), and Douglas Elementary School (503 students). See the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) district page for the complete list.