- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Vesey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vesey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880000899
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 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
Vesey Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools.
- #125 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vesey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vesey Elementary School ranks #125 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Vesey Elementary School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 040880000899 · Tucson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 23.2:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Vesey Elementary School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Vesey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 673
Vesey Elementary School
673 students
What this shows Vesey Elementary School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vesey Elementary School compares
Vesey 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
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 673 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
White 12.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Vesey Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vesey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Vesey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vesey Elementary School
How many students attend Vesey Elementary School?
Vesey Elementary School has 673 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vesey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vesey Elementary School is 23.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vesey Elementary School?
63.9% of students at Vesey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vesey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vesey Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vesey Elementary School?
Vesey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vesey Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Vesey Elementary School ranks #125 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.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Vesey Elementary School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.