- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rio Rico, AZ
San Cayetano Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for San Cayetano Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040752000637
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Cayetano Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rio Rico · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
San Cayetano Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Cayetano Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rio Rico, AZ.
School address
District: Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) · Arizona
NCES ID 040752000637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
San Cayetano Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 040752000637 · Rio Rico, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 19.8:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Rico High School (1,397 students)
San Cayetano Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
San Cayetano Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Rico High
Rio Rico High School
1,397 students
- Calabasas Scho
Calabasas School
917 students
- Coatimundi Mid 497
Coatimundi Middle School
497 students
- Mountain View 406
Mountain View School
406 students
- This school 395
San Cayetano Elementary School
395 students
What this shows San Cayetano Elementary School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Cayetano Elementary School compares
San Cayetano 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 20% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 75% in Arizona - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.6%
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
$9,639
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.7%
White 2.8%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, San Cayetano Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) reports $9,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Cayetano Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rico High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calabasas School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coatimundi Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Cayetano Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Cayetano Elementary School
How many students attend San Cayetano Elementary School?
San Cayetano Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rio Rico, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Cayetano Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Cayetano Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Cayetano Elementary School?
57.8% of students at San Cayetano Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Cayetano Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at San Cayetano Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment, in Rio Rico, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Cayetano Elementary School?
San Cayetano Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Cayetano Elementary School rank among public schools in Rio Rico?
By Resource Investment Index, San Cayetano Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rio Rico, 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 Rio Rico on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
Besides San Cayetano Elementary School, Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) also operates Rio Rico High School (1,397 students), Calabasas School (917 students), and Coatimundi Middle School (497 students). See the Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) district page for the complete list.