At a glance
Reported students
238
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
238
Khalsa School: 238 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 260
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Khalsa School
Khalsa School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Tucson. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Khalsa Family Services (79420). NCES reports 238 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.5%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Khalsa School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.75 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.75
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.3%
- Hispanic26.5%
- Black0.4%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Khalsa School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–06 | 270 | 0.6 mi |
| Cragin Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 222 | 1.7 mi |
| Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School Elementary · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) | PK–05 | 241 | 2 mi |
| Rio Vista Elementary School Elementary · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) | PK–05 | 338 | 2.2 mi |
| John B Wright Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–06 | 410 | 2.3 mi |
| Montessori Schoolhouse Elementary · Charter · Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428) | KG–08 | 134 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Khalsa School
What grades does Khalsa School serve?
Khalsa School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Khalsa Family Services (79420).
How many students attend Khalsa School?
Khalsa School reported 238 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 260 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Khalsa School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 238 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Khalsa School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Khalsa School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Khalsa School in?
Khalsa School is part of Khalsa Family Services (79420), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Khalsa School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Davidson Elementary School (0.6 mi), Cragin Elementary School (1.7 mi), Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.