Enrollment
137
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Tucson International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tucson International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040037302311Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tucson International Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #89 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 137
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Tucson International Academy ranks #89 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) · Arizona
NCES ID 040037302311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+63% vs state
What stands out at Tucson International Academy
Tucson International Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 137 students.
Economic need is high: 78.6% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 137 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (11%) (diversity index 50/100).
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tucson's public schools, it stands alongside Craycroft Elementary School (586 students): Tucson International Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) also operates Tucson International Academy Midvale (134 students) and Tia West (131 students) alongside Tucson International Academy.
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 Tucson International Academy compares
Tucson International Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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.
Funding equity
$14,865
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Tucson International Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979), which includes Tucson International Academy.
$14,865
Per student
+13%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Tucson International Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson International Academy Midvale | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Tia West | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tia East | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Tucson International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 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.
Next steps
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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 public 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% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tucson International Academy?
Tucson International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Tucson International Academy rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Tucson International Academy ranks #89 of 131 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 schools in Tucson on the city page.
Is Tucson International Academy a good school?
Tucson International Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)?
Besides Tucson International Academy, Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) also operates Tucson International Academy Midvale (134 students), Tia West (131 students), and Tia East (87 students). See the Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) district page for the complete list.
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