- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sahuarita, AZ
Sahuarita Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Sahuarita Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040730000625
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sahuarita Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Sahuarita · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sahuarita Primary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sahuarita Primary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ.
School address
District: Sahuarita Unified District (4411) · Arizona
NCES ID 040730000625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Sahuarita Primary School shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 040730000625 · Sahuarita, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 13.3:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sahuarita High School (1,215 students)
Sahuarita Primary School shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sahuarita Primary 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 305
Sahuarita Primary School
305 students
What this shows Sahuarita Primary School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sahuarita Primary School compares
Sahuarita Primary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 50% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Arizona - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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 305 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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
White 32.5%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Sahuarita Primary 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 Primary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walden Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wrightson Ridge K-8 School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sahuarita Primary 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 other schools in Sahuarita
1 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sahuarita Primary School
How many students attend Sahuarita Primary School?
Sahuarita Primary School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sahuarita, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita Primary School is 13.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% 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 Sahuarita Primary School?
24.0% of students at Sahuarita Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sahuarita Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Sahuarita Primary 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 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sahuarita Primary School?
Sahuarita Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Sahuarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Sahuarita Primary School ranks #2 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 Primary 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.