- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willcox, AZ
Willcox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willcox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040925000956
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willcox Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Willcox · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Willcox Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willcox Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Willcox, AZ.
School address
District: Willcox Unified District (4170) · Arizona
NCES ID 040925000956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Willcox Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 040925000956 · Willcox, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 16.4:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Willcox High School (408 students)
Willcox Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Willcox Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willcox High S
Willcox High School
408 students
- This school
Willcox Elementary School
378 students
- Willcox Middle
Willcox Middle School
302 students
What this shows Willcox Elementary School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willcox Elementary School compares
Willcox 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 12% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Arizona - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$12,351
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
White 24.1%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Willcox Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Willcox Unified District (4170) reports $12,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willcox Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willcox High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willcox Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willcox Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willcox Elementary School
How many students attend Willcox Elementary School?
Willcox Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willcox, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willcox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willcox Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% higher 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 Willcox Elementary School?
42.7% of students at Willcox Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willcox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willcox Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in Willcox, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willcox Elementary School?
Willcox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Willcox Elementary School rank among public schools in Willcox?
By Resource Investment Index, Willcox Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Willcox, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Willcox on the city page.
What other schools are in Willcox Unified District (4170)?
Besides Willcox Elementary School, Willcox Unified District (4170) also operates Willcox High School (408 students) and Willcox Middle School (302 students). See the Willcox Unified District (4170) district page for the complete list.