Enrollment
395
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Cayetano Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Cayetano Elementary School
San Cayetano Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Rio Rico, Arizona, enrolling 395 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #149.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) spends $9,524 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) also operates Rio Rico High School (1,397 students) and Calabasas School (917 students) alongside San Cayetano Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Cayetano Elementary School compares
San Cayetano Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,524
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458), which includes San Cayetano Elementary School.
$9,524
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 50.5%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is San Cayetano Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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