- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sahuarita, AZ
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Wrightson Ridge K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040730003582
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sahuarita · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wrightson Ridge K-8 School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ.
School address
District: Sahuarita Unified District (4411) · Arizona
NCES ID 040730003582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 040730003582 · Sahuarita, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 16:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sahuarita High School (1,215 students)
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sahuarita High
Sahuarita High School
1,215 students
- Anza Trail
Anza Trail
1,210 students
- Walden Grove H
Walden Grove High School
1,151 students
- This school
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
864 students
- Copper View El
Copper View Elementary School
557 students
- Sahuarita Midd
Sahuarita Middle School
498 students
What this shows Wrightson Ridge K-8 School reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wrightson Ridge K-8 School compares
Wrightson Ridge K-8 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Arizona - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$8,786
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 864 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
White 22.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Wrightson Ridge K-8 School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sahuarita Unified District (4411) reports $8,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wrightson Ridge K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuarita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anza Trail | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walden Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper View Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuarita Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wrightson Ridge K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Sahuarita
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
How many students attend Wrightson Ridge K-8 School?
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School has 864 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sahuarita, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 829 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wrightson Ridge K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wrightson Ridge K-8 School is 16:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 2% 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 Wrightson Ridge K-8 School?
34.0% of students at Wrightson Ridge K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wrightson Ridge K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Wrightson Ridge K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Sahuarita, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wrightson Ridge K-8 School?
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Wrightson Ridge K-8 School rank among public schools in Sahuarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Wrightson Ridge K-8 School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sahuarita, 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 Sahuarita on the city page.
What other schools are in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Besides Wrightson Ridge K-8 School, Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Sahuarita High School (1,215 students), Anza Trail (1,210 students), and Walden Grove High School (1,151 students). See the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) district page for the complete list.