Enrollment
151
Elementary
DISTRICT 207 · STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TOMBSTONE UNIFIED DISTRICT (4168)·NCES 040860000810
Walter J Meyer School
411 N. 9th St., Tombstone, AZ 85638 · (520) 457-3371 · Cochise County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL151 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Walter J Meyer School→Tombstone High School
Based on grade levels within Tombstone Unified District (4168). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
AASA 2023-24 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
39.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . +7.0pp since 2017
Math
25.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . +23.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 39 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 25 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 42 and 35. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2017, while math scores are up about 23 points.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
151
+13 (+9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 23.0:1
% White
51%
was 62%
% Hispanic
34%
was 30%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About Walter J Meyer School
Located at 411 N. 9th St., in Tombstone, Arizona, Walter J Meyer School is a minimally staffed K-5 school that serves 151 students (grades pre-K through 8), one of the schools within Tombstone Unified District (4168). That puts it 67% below the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 451 students.
Tombstone Unified District (4168) runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 874 students. Walter J Meyer School is one of those campuses.
For racial and ethnic makeup, Walter J Meyer School lists that 51% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 34% Hispanic, 11% multiracial. By comparison, Cochise County as a whole is about 62% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.
Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.1:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.
Around the school, ACS estimates for Cochise County put median household earnings sit near $59,742, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Cochise County runs 87 public schools (combined enrollment of about 18,288 students), of which Walter J Meyer School is one.
The closest other public school is Tombstone High School, roughly 1.0 miles away.
Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.
Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Walter J Meyer School has increased 9%, going from 138 students in 2018 to 151 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 62% to 51% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 23.0:1 in 2018 to 15.1:1 today.
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Cochise County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
125,566
Census ACS
Median income
$59,742
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
87
18,288 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tombstone Unified District (4168)
- Tombstone High SchoolHigh · 461 students
- Huachuca City SchoolElementary · 262 students
Other schools in Tombstone
- Tombstone High SchoolHigh · 461 students
- CTD - Tombstone High SchoolHigh
Nearby schools
- Tombstone High School1.0 mi · 461
- Buena High School14.5 mi · 1,715
- Berean Academy15.1 mi · 352
- CTD - Cochise College15.2 mi · 5
- Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School16.0 mi · 324
- St David High School16.1 mi · 137
Frequently asked questions
About Walter J Meyer SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Walter J Meyer School?
Walter J Meyer School enrolls approximately 151 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Walter J Meyer School serve?
Walter J Meyer School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many teachers does Walter J Meyer School have?
Walter J Meyer School employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Walter J Meyer School?
Student demographics at Walter J Meyer School are roughly 51% White, 34% Hispanic, 1% Black, 11% Two or more.
Is Walter J Meyer School public or private?
Walter J Meyer School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Tombstone Unified District (4168).
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