- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Casa Grande, AZ
Casa Grande Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Casa Grande Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040171000106
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Casa Grande Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Casa Grande · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Casa Grande Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Casa Grande Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Casa Grande, AZ.
School address
District: Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) · Arizona
NCES ID 040171000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Casa Grande Middle School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 040171000106 · Casa Grande, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 18:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Cactus Middle School (737 students)
Casa Grande Middle School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Casa Grande Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cactus Middle
Cactus Middle School
737 students
- Villago Middle
Villago Middle School
723 students
- Mccartney Ranc
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
668 students
- This school
Casa Grande Middle School
648 students
- Palo Verde Sch
Palo Verde School
548 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Casa Grande Middle School reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Casa Grande Middle School compares
Casa Grande Middle 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Arizona - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
89.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,237
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 648 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
White 16.8%
African American 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Casa Grande Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) reports $10,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Casa Grande Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Villago Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccartney Ranch Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Casa Grande Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools in Casa Grande
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Casa Grande Middle School
How many students attend Casa Grande Middle School?
Casa Grande Middle School has 648 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Casa Grande, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casa Grande Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Casa Grande Middle School is 18:1, which is 6% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Casa Grande Middle School?
74.9% of students at Casa Grande Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Casa Grande Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Casa Grande Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Casa Grande, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Casa Grande Middle School?
Casa Grande Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Casa Grande Middle School rank among public schools in Casa Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Casa Grande Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Casa Grande, 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 Casa Grande on the city page.
What other schools are in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
Besides Casa Grande Middle School, Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) also operates Cactus Middle School (737 students), Villago Middle School (723 students), and Mccartney Ranch Elementary School (668 students). See the Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) district page for the complete list.