Enrollment
864
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wrightson Ridge K-8 School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School is a large elementary school in Sahuarita, Arizona, enrolling 864 students.
At 16:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 864 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (23%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 864 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sahuarita Unified District (4411) spends $8,583 per pupil, 35% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sahuarita's elementary schools, it stands alongside Anza Trail (1,210 students): Wrightson Ridge K-8 School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 17.8:1).
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Sahuarita High School (1,215 students) and Anza Trail (1,210 students) alongside Wrightson Ridge K-8 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 Wrightson Ridge K-8 School compares
Wrightson Ridge K-8 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,583
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sahuarita Unified District (4411), which includes Wrightson Ridge K-8 School.
$8,583
Per student
-35%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 43.6%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~864 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wrightson Ridge K-8 School a good school?
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School earns 33/100 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 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.
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