School overview
At a glance
Reported students
642
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
32.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 1,191 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
485
Elvira Elementary School: 642 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83th percentile
20:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Elvira Elementary School
Elvira Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in TUCSON. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Sunnyside Unified District (4407). NCES reports 642 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,191 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, above the Arizona median of 16.4:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (93%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (2.8%). English learners represent 19.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Elvira Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.1 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?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic93%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Sunnyside Unified District (4407)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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613 reported students
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586 reported students
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515 reported students
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503 reported students
Liberty Elementary School
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490 reported students
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Elementary · Grades KG–08
801 reported students