- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Sam Hughes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sam Hughes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880000887
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Hughes Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #83 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Hughes Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Hughes Elementary ranks #83 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Sam Hughes Elementary grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 040880000887 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 16.6:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Sam Hughes Elementary grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sam Hughes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 365
Sam Hughes Elementary
365 students
What this shows Sam Hughes Elementary reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Hughes Elementary compares
Sam Hughes Elementary is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Arizona - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 40.8%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Sam Hughes Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam Hughes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Hughes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Hughes Elementary
How many students attend Sam Hughes Elementary?
Sam Hughes Elementary has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Hughes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Hughes Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% higher 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 Sam Hughes Elementary?
28.0% of students at Sam Hughes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Hughes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sam Hughes Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Hughes Elementary?
Sam Hughes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Sam Hughes Elementary rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Hughes Elementary ranks #83 of 131 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 schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Sam Hughes Elementary, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.