Sahuarita Primary School

350 W Sahuarita Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sahuarita Primary School serves 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sahuarita Primary School's student population of 363 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
363 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sahuarita Primary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sahuarita Primary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sahuarita Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sahuarita Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sahuarita Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sahuarita Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sahuarita Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sahuarita Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Sahuarita Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sahuarita Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sahuarita Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sahuarita Primary School often compared to?
Sahuarita Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper View Elementary School, Anza Trail by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sahuarita Primary School?
363 students attend Sahuarita Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sahuarita Primary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sahuarita Primary School?
Sahuarita Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sahuarita Primary School offer ?
Sahuarita Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Sahuarita Primary School part of?
Sahuarita Primary School is part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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