Enrollment
480
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eloy, AZ
Toltec Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Toltec Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040855000806
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toltec Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Eloy · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Toltec Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toltec Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Eloy, AZ.
School address
District: Toltec School District (4450) · Arizona
NCES ID 040855000806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Toltec Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Toltec Elementary School
Toltec Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eloy, Arizona, enrolling 480 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 480 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 312 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Toltec School District (4450) spends $9,874 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eloy's public schools, it stands alongside Curiel School (204 students): Toltec Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 13.6:1).
Its district, Toltec School District (4450), also runs Arizona City Elementary School (790 students).
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 Toltec Elementary School compares
Toltec 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 47% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
19.2:1
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
54.4%
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
$9,874
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
8
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 67.9%
White 16.9%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Toltec Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toltec School District (4450), which includes Toltec Elementary School.
$9,874
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 51.7%
Federal 22.4%
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 Toltec Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona City Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toltec Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Eloy
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~480 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Toltec Elementary School
How many students attend Toltec Elementary School?
Toltec Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eloy, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toltec Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Toltec Elementary School 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 Toltec Elementary School?
71.0% of students at Toltec Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toltec Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Toltec Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Eloy, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toltec Elementary School?
Toltec Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Toltec Elementary School rank among public schools in Eloy?
By Resource Investment Index, Toltec Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Eloy, 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 Eloy on the city page.
Is Toltec Elementary School a good school?
Toltec Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 Toltec School District (4450)?
Besides Toltec Elementary School, Toltec School District (4450) also operates Arizona City Elementary School (790 students). See the Toltec School District (4450) district page for the complete list.
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