Enrollment
327
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sierra Vista, AZ
Town & Country Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Town & Country Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040146001051
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Town & Country Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Sierra Vista · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Town & Country Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Town & Country Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sierra Vista, AZ.
School address
District: Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) · Arizona
NCES ID 040146001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Town & Country Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Town & Country Elementary School
Town & Country Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sierra Vista, Arizona, enrolling 327 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 327 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 205 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) spends $9,151 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Buena High School (1,715 students) and Joyce Clark Middle School (462 students) alongside Town & Country 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 Town & Country Elementary School compares
Town & Country 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 13% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Arizona - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$9,151
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
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Town & Country 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 Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), which includes Town & Country Elementary School.
$9,151
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 40.2%
Federal 21.7%
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 Town & Country Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huachuca Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Town & Country Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Town & Country Elementary School
How many students attend Town & Country Elementary School?
Town & Country Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sierra Vista, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Town & Country Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Town & Country Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Town & Country Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Town & Country Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Town & Country Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Town & Country Elementary School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Sierra Vista, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Town & Country Elementary School?
Town & Country Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Town & Country Elementary School rank among schools in Sierra Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Town & Country Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sierra Vista, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sierra Vista on the city page.
Is Town & Country Elementary School a good school?
Town & Country Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
Besides Town & Country Elementary School, Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Buena High School (1,715 students), Joyce Clark Middle School (462 students), and Huachuca Mountain Elementary School (360 students). See the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) district page for the complete list.
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