At a glance
Reported students
305
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
527.5
Sahuarita Primary School: 305 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.5:1 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
- 323
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Sahuarita Primary School
Sahuarita Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Sahuarita. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Sahuarita Unified District (4411). NCES reports 305 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 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, below 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 (58%) and White (32.5%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sahuarita Primary School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.5%
- Hispanic58%
- Black2.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
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
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 Sahuarita Unified District (4411)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sahuarita Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
324 reported students
Sopori Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
105 reported students
Copper View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
557 reported students
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
864 reported students
Anza Trail
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,210 reported students
Sahuarita Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
498 reported students
Public schools near Sahuarita Primary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuarita Intermediate School Elementary · Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | 03–05 | 324 | 0.2 mi |
| Wrightson Ridge K-8 School Elementary · Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | KG–08 | 864 | 0.4 mi |
| Copper View Elementary School Elementary · Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | PK–05 | 557 | 0.4 mi |
| Anza Trail Elementary · Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | KG–08 | 1,210 | 0.8 mi |
| Great Expectations Academy Elementary · Charter · Great Expectations Academy (10974) | KG–08 | 176 | 2.3 mi |
| Summit View Elementary Elementary · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | KG–06 | 403 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sahuarita Primary School
What grades does Sahuarita Primary School serve?
Sahuarita Primary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sahuarita Unified District (4411).
How many students attend Sahuarita Primary School?
Sahuarita Primary School reported 305 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 323 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sahuarita Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 305 students and 21 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 Sahuarita Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sahuarita Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sahuarita Unified District (4411) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sahuarita Primary School in?
Sahuarita Primary School is part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411), based in Sahuarita, AZ, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sahuarita Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sahuarita Intermediate School (0.2 mi), Wrightson Ridge K-8 School (0.4 mi), Copper View Elementary School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.