At a glance
Reported students
151
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
262
Walter J Meyer School: 151 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
15.1:1 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
- 155
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about Walter J Meyer School
Walter J Meyer School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Tombstone. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Tombstone Unified District (4168). NCES reports 151 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 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, 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 (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.4%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Walter J Meyer School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White51%
- Hispanic34.4%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial11.3%
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.
Huachuca City School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
262 reported students
Tombstone High School
High · Grades 09–12
461 reported students
Public schools near Walter J Meyer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTD - Tombstone High School High · Cochise Technology District (79403) | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Tombstone High School High · Tombstone Unified District (4168) | 09–12 | 461 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walter J Meyer School
What grades does Walter J Meyer School serve?
Walter J Meyer 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 Walter J Meyer School?
Walter J Meyer School reported 151 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 155 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walter J Meyer School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 151 students and 10 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 Walter J Meyer School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walter J Meyer 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 Walter J Meyer School in?
Walter J Meyer 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 Walter J Meyer School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include CTD - Tombstone High School (1 mi), Tombstone High School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.