At a glance
Reported students
340
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
655.5
Tartesso Elementary School: 340 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
18.4:1 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
- 857
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.8:1
What the reported data says about Tartesso Elementary School
Tartesso Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Buckeye. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254). NCES reports 340 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 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (57.4%) and White (29.1%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tartesso Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.5 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.1%
- Hispanic57.4%
- Black7.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial4.1%
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.
Other schools in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
648 reported students
Winters Well Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
663 reported students
Saddle Mountain Online Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Ruth Fisher Middle School
Other · Grades PK–12
745 reported students
Tonopah Valley High School
High · Grades 07–12
869 reported students
Public schools near Tartesso Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sunset Elementary School Elementary · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–05 | 648 | 1.7 mi |
| Westpark Elementary School Elementary · Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 652 | 6.7 mi |
| Imagine Schools at Buckeye Elementary · Charter · West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) | KG–08 | 441 | 7.6 mi |
| John S McCain III Elementary School Elementary · Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 777 | 7.8 mi |
| Winters Well Elementary School Elementary · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–05 | 663 | 8 mi |
| Sundance Elementary Elementary · Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 656 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tartesso Elementary School
What grades does Tartesso Elementary School serve?
Tartesso Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254).
How many students attend Tartesso Elementary School?
Tartesso Elementary School reported 340 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 857 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tartesso Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 340 students and 18.5 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 Tartesso Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tartesso Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Tartesso Elementary School in?
Tartesso Elementary School is part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254), based in Tonopah, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tartesso Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Desert Sunset Elementary School (1.7 mi), Westpark Elementary School (6.7 mi), Imagine Schools at Buckeye (7.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.