- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Summit View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Summit View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040817001612
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit View Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit View Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit View Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Arizona
NCES ID 040817001612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Summit View Elementary held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.7 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 040817001612 · Tucson, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 19.2:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,258 students)
Summit View Elementary held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.7 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Summit View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High School
2,258 students
- Desert View Hi
Desert View High School
2,102 students
- Sierra 2-8 Sch 801
Sierra 2-8 School
801 students
- Gallego Interm 768
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
768 students
- Elvira Element 642
Elvira Elementary School
642 students
- This school 403
Summit View Elementary
403 students
What this shows Summit View Elementary reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit View Elementary compares
Summit View Elementary 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 67% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.7%
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
$10,153
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
White 4.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Summit View Elementary is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunnyside Unified District (4407) reports $10,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra 2-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elvira Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit View Elementary
How many students attend Summit View Elementary?
Summit View Elementary has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit View Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit View Elementary?
80.9% of students at Summit View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Summit View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit View Elementary?
Summit View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Summit View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit View Elementary ranks #1 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 Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
Besides Summit View Elementary, Sunnyside Unified District (4407) also operates Sunnyside High School (2,258 students), Desert View High School (2,102 students), and Sierra 2-8 School (801 students). See the Sunnyside Unified District (4407) district page for the complete list.