- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chinle, AZ
Chinle Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Chinle Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040194000138
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chinle Junior High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Chinle · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chinle Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chinle Junior High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Chinle, AZ.
School address
District: Chinle Unified District (4158) · Arizona
NCES ID 040194000138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Chinle Junior High School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 040194000138 · Chinle, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 13.3:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Chinle High School (956 students)
Chinle Junior High School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Chinle Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chinle High Sc
Chinle High School
956 students
- Chinle Element
Chinle Elementary School
489 students
- This school 373
Chinle Junior High School
373 students
- Tsaile Element 313
Tsaile Elementary School
313 students
- Mesa View Elem 288
Mesa View Elementary
288 students
- Canyon De Chel 252
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Chinle Junior High School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chinle Junior High School compares
Chinle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Arizona - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.1%
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
$19,007
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Chinle Junior High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chinle Unified District (4158) reports $19,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chinle Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tsaile Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon De Chelly Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chinle Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chinle Junior High School
How many students attend Chinle Junior High School?
Chinle Junior High School has 373 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chinle, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinle Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chinle Junior High School is 13.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% 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 Chinle Junior High School?
69.8% of students at Chinle Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chinle Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Chinle Junior High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.9% of enrollment, in Chinle, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chinle Junior High School?
Chinle Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Chinle Junior High School rank among public schools in Chinle?
By Resource Investment Index, Chinle Junior High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Chinle, 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 Chinle on the city page.
What other schools are in Chinle Unified District (4158)?
Besides Chinle Junior High School, Chinle Unified District (4158) also operates Chinle High School (956 students), Chinle Elementary School (489 students), and Tsaile Elementary School (313 students). See the Chinle Unified District (4158) district page for the complete list.