Enrollment
378
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willcox Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willcox Elementary School
Willcox Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Willcox, Arizona, enrolling 378 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.7% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #157.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (24%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Willcox Unified District (4170) also operates Willcox High School (408 students) and Willcox Middle School (302 students) alongside Willcox 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 Willcox Elementary School compares
Willcox 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,384
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willcox Unified District (4170), which includes Willcox Elementary School.
$11,384
Per student
-13%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 42.8%
Federal 21.2%
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 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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~378 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willcox Elementary School a good school?
Willcox Elementary School earns 29/100 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 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.
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