Enrollment
137
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040037302311 Charter school
Tucson International Academy — Tucson, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Tucson International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+63% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tucson International Academy reports 137 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% above the Arizona average and 52% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) spends $14,926 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.7% from local sources (property taxes), 71.4% from the state, and 27.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tucson International Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 63% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 63% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$14,926
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 137 Top 22% in Arizona — larger than 78% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 78.6% +63% vs state
NCES ID 040037302311
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.6%
White 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.2%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979), which includes Tucson International Academy.
$14,926
Per student
-1%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 71.4%
Federal 27.9%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- 131
- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Tucson International Academy
How many students attend Tucson International Academy?
Tucson International Academy has 137 students enrolled. It is a other school in TUCSON, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tucson International Academy?
78.6% of students at Tucson International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tucson International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tucson International Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 68.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in TUCSON, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tucson International Academy?
Tucson International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.