- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whiteriver, AZ
Canyon Day Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Day Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040916000952
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Day Junior High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Whiteriver · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Day Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Day Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Whiteriver, AZ.
School address
District: Whiteriver Unified District (4394) · Arizona
NCES ID 040916000952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Canyon Day Junior High School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 040916000952 · Whiteriver, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 14.3:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Alchesay High School (742 students)
Canyon Day Junior High School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Canyon Day Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alchesay High
Alchesay High School
742 students
- Seven Mile Sch
Seven Mile School
437 students
- Whiteriver Ele
Whiteriver Elementary
400 students
- This school
Canyon Day Junior High School
387 students
- Cradleboard Sc 265
Cradleboard School
265 students
What this shows Canyon Day Junior High School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Day Junior High School compares
Canyon Day Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 47% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Arizona - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,546
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 97.9%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Canyon Day Junior High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Whiteriver Unified District (4394) reports $13,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Day Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alchesay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seven Mile School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whiteriver Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cradleboard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Day Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Day Junior High School
How many students attend Canyon Day Junior High School?
Canyon Day Junior High School has 387 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whiteriver, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Day Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Day Junior High School is 14.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Day Junior High School?
70.9% of students at Canyon Day Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Day Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Day Junior High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.9% of enrollment, in Whiteriver, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Day Junior High School?
Canyon Day Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon Day Junior High School rank among public schools in Whiteriver?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Day Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Whiteriver, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whiteriver on the city page.
What other schools are in Whiteriver Unified District (4394)?
Besides Canyon Day Junior High School, Whiteriver Unified District (4394) also operates Alchesay High School (742 students), Seven Mile School (437 students), and Whiteriver Elementary (400 students). See the Whiteriver Unified District (4394) district page for the complete list.