- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ash Fork, AZ
Ash Fork Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ash Fork Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040091001059
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ash Fork Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ash Fork · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ash Fork Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ash Fork Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ash Fork, AZ.
School address
District: Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) · Arizona
NCES ID 040091001059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ash Fork Middle School shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 040091001059 · Ash Fork, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 22:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ash Fork Elementary School (124 students)
Ash Fork Middle School shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ash Fork Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ash Fork Eleme
Ash Fork Elementary School
124 students
- Ash Fork High
Ash Fork High School
103 students
- This school
Ash Fork Middle School
66 students
What this shows Ash Fork Middle School reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ash Fork Middle School compares
Ash Fork Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 86% in Arizona - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,893
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Ash Fork Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) reports $13,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ash Fork Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Fork Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ash Fork High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ash Fork Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~66 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ash Fork Middle School
How many students attend Ash Fork Middle School?
Ash Fork Middle School has 66 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ash Fork, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ash Fork Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ash Fork Middle School is 22:1, which is 29% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ash Fork Middle School?
64.9% of students at Ash Fork Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ash Fork Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ash Fork Middle School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Ash Fork, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ash Fork Middle School?
Ash Fork Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ash Fork Middle School rank among public schools in Ash Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Ash Fork Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ash Fork, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)?
Besides Ash Fork Middle School, Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) also operates Ash Fork Elementary School (124 students) and Ash Fork High School (103 students). See the Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) district page for the complete list.