- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
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 17/100.
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 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Castle Dome Middle School shrank from 974 students in 2022-23 to 917 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 040960001805 · Yuma, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
939 enr · 26.1:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary a Otondo Elementary School (893 students)
Castle Dome Middle School shrank from 974 students in 2022-23 to 917 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Castle Dome Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Castle Dome Middle School
939 students
- Mary a Otondo
Mary a Otondo Elementary School
893 students
- Desert Mesa El
Desert Mesa Elementary School
876 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary School
655 students
- R Pete Woodard
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
614 students
- Dorothy Hall E
Dorothy Hall Elementary
601 students
What this shows Castle Dome Middle School reports 939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castle Dome Middle School compares
Castle Dome 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,416
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 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.
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
District finance for Yuma Elementary District (4499) reports $10,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~939 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 974 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), down 57.
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 17/100 (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 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.
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.