- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Casa Grande, AZ
Saguaro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Saguaro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040171000112
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saguaro Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Casa Grande · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Saguaro Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saguaro Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Casa Grande, AZ.
School address
District: Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) · Arizona
NCES ID 040171000112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Saguaro Elementary School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 040171000112 · Casa Grande, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 21.7:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Cactus Middle School (737 students)
Saguaro Elementary School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Saguaro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cactus Middle
Cactus Middle School
737 students
- Villago Middle
Villago Middle School
723 students
- Mccartney Ranc
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
668 students
- Casa Grande Mi
Casa Grande Middle School
648 students
- Palo Verde Sch
Palo Verde School
548 students
- This school
Saguaro Elementary School
456 students
What this shows Saguaro Elementary School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saguaro Elementary School compares
Saguaro 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 70% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
74.8%
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
$10,237
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
White 12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Saguaro Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) reports $10,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saguaro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Villago Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccartney Ranch Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Casa Grande Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saguaro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Casa Grande
3 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saguaro Elementary School
How many students attend Saguaro Elementary School?
Saguaro Elementary School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Casa Grande, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saguaro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saguaro Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saguaro Elementary School?
81.9% of students at Saguaro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saguaro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saguaro Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Casa Grande, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saguaro Elementary School?
Saguaro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Saguaro Elementary School rank among schools in Casa Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Saguaro Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Casa Grande, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Casa Grande on the city page.
What other schools are in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
Besides Saguaro Elementary School, Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) also operates Cactus Middle School (737 students), Villago Middle School (723 students), and Mccartney Ranch Elementary School (668 students). See the Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) district page for the complete list.