- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuba City, AZ
Tuba City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tuba City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040868000815
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuba City Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Tuba City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuba City Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuba City Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Tuba City, AZ.
School address
District: Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) · Arizona
NCES ID 040868000815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Tuba City Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 040868000815 · Tuba City, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 13.5:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuba City High School (666 students)
Tuba City Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tuba City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuba City High
Tuba City High School
666 students
- This school
Tuba City Elementary School
406 students
- Tuba City Juni 230
Tuba City Junior High School
230 students
- Nizhoni Accele 36
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
36 students
- Tsinaabaas Hab 29
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School
29 students
- Dzil Libei Ele 14
Dzil Libei Elementary School
14 students
What this shows Tuba City Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuba City Elementary School compares
Tuba City Elementary School 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 72% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Arizona - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
79.8%
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
$17,430
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.6%
Asian 2.5%
White 0.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Tuba City Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) reports $17,430 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tuba City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuba City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuba City Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nizhoni Accelerated Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dzil Libei Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuba City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Tuba City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tuba City Elementary School
How many students attend Tuba City Elementary School?
Tuba City Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuba City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuba City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuba City Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tuba City Elementary School?
83.0% of students at Tuba City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuba City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tuba City Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.6% of enrollment, in Tuba City, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuba City Elementary School?
Tuba City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tuba City Elementary School rank among schools in Tuba City?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuba City Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Tuba City, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tuba City on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Besides Tuba City Elementary School, Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) also operates Tuba City High School (666 students), Tuba City Junior High School (230 students), and Nizhoni Accelerated Academy (36 students). See the Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) district page for the complete list.