Enrollment
939
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yuma, AZ
Castle Dome Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Castle Dome Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040960001805
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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
Castle Dome Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle Dome Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Dome Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960001805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Castle Dome Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Castle Dome Middle School
Castle Dome Middle School is a large middle school in Yuma, Arizona, enrolling 939 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Arizona schools and 54% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 90% of state schools at 939 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 193 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (21%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 939 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Yuma Elementary District (4499) spends $9,775 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Yuma Elementary District (4499) also operates Mary a Otondo Elementary School (893 students) and Desert Mesa Elementary School (876 students) alongside Castle Dome 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 Castle Dome Middle School compares
Castle Dome 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 54% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 939 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
939
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in Arizona - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$9,775
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 939 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.3%
White 21.1%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Castle Dome Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuma Elementary District (4499), which includes Castle Dome Middle School.
$9,775
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 45.2%
Federal 32.3%
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 Castle Dome Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary a Otondo Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Mesa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Hall Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castle Dome Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~939 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Castle Dome Middle School
How many students attend Castle Dome Middle School?
Castle Dome Middle School has 939 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yuma, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Dome Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Dome Middle School is 26.1:1, which is 54% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castle Dome Middle School?
46.0% of students at Castle Dome Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle Dome Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Castle Dome Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle Dome Middle School?
Castle Dome Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Castle Dome Middle School rank among middle schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Dome Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Yuma, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Yuma on the city page.
Is Castle Dome Middle School a good school?
Castle Dome Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. 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 Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
Besides Castle Dome Middle School, Yuma Elementary District (4499) also operates Mary a Otondo Elementary School (893 students), Desert Mesa Elementary School (876 students), and Sunrise Elementary School (655 students). See the Yuma Elementary District (4499) district page for the complete list.
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