Enrollment
286
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Richardson Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Richardson Elementary School
Robert Richardson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 286 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 286 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (40%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) spends $9,504 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tucson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Amigos Elementary School (613 students): Robert Richardson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 17.5:1).
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) also operates Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students) and Flowing Wells Junior High School (758 students) alongside Robert Richardson Elementary 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 Robert Richardson Elementary School compares
Robert Richardson Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,504
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), which includes Robert Richardson Elementary School.
$9,504
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 21.6%
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 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
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Robert Richardson Elementary School a good school?
Robert Richardson Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Arizona schools. 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 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.
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