Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Sonoran Science Academy East
Federal NCES profile for Sonoran Science Academy East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
The verdict
Sonoran Science Academy East earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 467
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoran Science Academy East ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040077402934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Sonoran Science Academy East held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 040077402934 · Tucson, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
467 enr · 41.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary (467 students)
Sonoran Science Academy East held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Sonoran Science Academy East compares
Sonoran Science Academy East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 13% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Sonoran Science Academy East is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (89915) reports $7,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Tucson
4 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.
Frequently asked questions about Sonoran Science Academy East
How many students attend Sonoran Science Academy East?
Sonoran Science Academy East has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sonoran Science Academy East?
41.9% of students at Sonoran Science Academy East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonoran Science Academy East?
The largest demographic group at Sonoran Science Academy East is Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonoran Science Academy East?
Sonoran Science Academy East has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sonoran Science Academy East rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoran Science Academy East ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (89915)?
None; Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (89915) is a single-school charter district, and Sonoran Science Academy East is its only campus.