- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sahuarita, AZ
Sahuarita Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Sahuarita Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040730002196
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sahuarita Intermediate School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Sahuarita · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sahuarita Intermediate School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sahuarita Intermediate School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ.
School address
District: Sahuarita Unified District (4411) · Arizona
NCES ID 040730002196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Sahuarita Intermediate School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 040730002196 · Sahuarita, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 17.1:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sahuarita High School (1,215 students)
Sahuarita Intermediate School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sahuarita Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sahuarita High
Sahuarita High School
1,215 students
- Anza Trail
Anza Trail
1,210 students
- Walden Grove H
Walden Grove High School
1,151 students
- Wrightson Ridg
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
864 students
- Copper View El
Copper View Elementary School
557 students
- This school 324
Sahuarita Intermediate School
324 students
What this shows Sahuarita Intermediate School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sahuarita Intermediate School compares
Sahuarita Intermediate School 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Arizona - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$8,786
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
White 30.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Sahuarita Intermediate School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sahuarita Unified District (4411) reports $8,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sahuarita Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuarita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anza Trail | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walden Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wrightson Ridge K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sahuarita Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sahuarita
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sahuarita Intermediate School
How many students attend Sahuarita Intermediate School?
Sahuarita Intermediate School has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sahuarita, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita Intermediate School is 17.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sahuarita Intermediate School?
26.8% of students at Sahuarita Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sahuarita Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Sahuarita Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Sahuarita, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sahuarita Intermediate School?
Sahuarita Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Sahuarita Intermediate School rank among public schools in Sahuarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Sahuarita Intermediate School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sahuarita on the city page.
What other schools are in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Besides Sahuarita Intermediate School, Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Sahuarita High School (1,215 students), Anza Trail (1,210 students), and Walden Grove High School (1,151 students). See the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) district page for the complete list.