Enrollment
648
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Casa Grande Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Casa Grande Middle School
Casa Grande Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Casa Grande, Arizona, enrolling 648 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 648 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (17%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 648 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) spends $10,041 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 236 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 648 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 30 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Casa Grande's middle schools, it stands alongside Villago Middle School (723 students): Casa Grande Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 18.5:1).
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) also operates Cactus Middle School (737 students) and Villago Middle School (723 students) alongside Casa Grande Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Casa Grande Middle School compares
Casa Grande Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Casa Grande Elementary District (4446), which includes Casa Grande Middle School.
$10,041
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.9%
State 49.5%
Federal 22.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Casa Grande Middle School a good school?
Casa Grande Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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