Enrollment
532
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Tuscano Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tuscano Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040306002495
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuscano Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #119 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuscano Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscano Elementary School ranks #119 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Fowler Elementary District (4273) · Arizona
NCES ID 040306002495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tuscano Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tuscano Elementary School
Tuscano Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 532 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 532 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #219.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 532 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fowler Elementary District (4273) spends $10,395 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Tuscano Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Fowler Elementary District (4273) also operates Santa Maria Middle School (591 students) and Sun Canyon School (563 students) alongside Tuscano 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 Tuscano Elementary School compares
Tuscano 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in Arizona - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.1%
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
$10,395
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 74.4%
African American 15.0%
White 6.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Tuscano Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fowler Elementary District (4273), which includes Tuscano Elementary School.
$10,395
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 45.2%
Federal 13.9%
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 Tuscano Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Canyon School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuscano Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tuscano Elementary School
How many students attend Tuscano Elementary School?
Tuscano Elementary School has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscano Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscano Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tuscano Elementary School?
46.0% of students at Tuscano Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuscano Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tuscano Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuscano Elementary School?
Tuscano Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tuscano Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscano Elementary School ranks #119 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Tuscano Elementary School a good school?
Tuscano Elementary School earns 24/100 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 Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
Besides Tuscano Elementary School, Fowler Elementary District (4273) also operates Santa Maria Middle School (591 students), Sun Canyon School (563 students), and Western Valley Middle School (553 students). See the Fowler Elementary District (4273) district page for the complete list.
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