- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W Arthur Sewel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880000900
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Arizona schools.
- #22 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W Arthur Sewel Elementary School ranks #22 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 040880000900 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 13.3:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
W Arthur Sewel 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 200
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
200 students
What this shows W Arthur Sewel Elementary School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How W Arthur Sewel Elementary School compares
W Arthur Sewel 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 17% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Arizona - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.0%
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 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 27.0%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, W Arthur Sewel Elementary School is more 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 W Arthur Sewel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to W Arthur Sewel 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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
How many students attend W Arthur Sewel Elementary School?
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% 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 W Arthur Sewel Elementary School?
56.6% of students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W Arthur Sewel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W Arthur Sewel Elementary School?
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 W Arthur Sewel Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, W Arthur Sewel Elementary School ranks #22 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 W Arthur Sewel 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.