At a glance
Reported students
262
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
262
Huachuca City School: 262 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
15.4:1 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
- 266
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Huachuca City School
Huachuca City School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Huachuca City. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Tombstone Unified District (4168). NCES reports 262 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 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, 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 (53.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.7%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Huachuca City School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White53.1%
- Hispanic39.7%
- Black4.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.3%
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 Tombstone Unified District (4168)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Walter J Meyer School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
151 reported students
Tombstone High School
High · Grades 09–12
461 reported students
Public schools near Huachuca City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmichael Elementary School Elementary · Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) | PK–06 | 285 | 5.2 mi |
| Colonel Smith Middle School Elementary · Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) | PK–08 | 258 | 5.4 mi |
| Bella Vista Elementary School Elementary · Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) | KG–06 | 232 | 5.6 mi |
| General Myer Elementary School Elementary · Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) | PK–08 | 246 | 5.7 mi |
| Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 Elementary · Charter · Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) | KG–08 | 360 | 5.7 mi |
| Colonel Johnston Elementary School Elementary · Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) | PK–08 | 270 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Huachuca City School
What grades does Huachuca City School serve?
Huachuca City School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tombstone Unified District (4168).
How many students attend Huachuca City School?
Huachuca City School reported 262 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 266 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Huachuca City School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 262 students and 17 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 Huachuca City School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Huachuca City School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tombstone Unified District (4168) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Huachuca City School in?
Huachuca City School is part of Tombstone Unified District (4168), based in Tombstone, AZ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Huachuca City School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carmichael Elementary School (5.2 mi), Colonel Smith Middle School (5.4 mi), Bella Vista Elementary School (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.