- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Cholla Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cholla Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040906000921
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cholla Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #23 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cholla Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cholla Middle School ranks #23 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Arizona
NCES ID 040906000921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Cholla Middle School shrank from 686 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 040906000921 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 17:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lookout Mountain School (979 students)
Cholla Middle School shrank from 686 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cholla Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lookout Mounta
Lookout Mountain School
979 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
903 students
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary School
806 students
- Orangewood Sch
Orangewood School
797 students
- Palo Verde Mid
Palo Verde Middle School
797 students
- This school
Cholla Middle School
681 students
What this shows Cholla Middle School reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cholla Middle School compares
Cholla 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 0% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 43% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in Arizona - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.2%
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
$12,008
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
White 21.4%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Cholla Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Elementary School District (4260) reports $12,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cholla Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangewood School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cholla Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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Catalina Ventura School
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Inspiration Mountain School
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Alhambra Traditional School
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Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
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Nationwide elementary 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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cholla Middle School
How many students attend Cholla Middle School?
Cholla Middle School has 681 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cholla Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cholla Middle School is 17:1, which is 0% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cholla Middle School?
69.0% of students at Cholla Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cholla Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cholla Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cholla Middle School?
Cholla Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cholla Middle School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Cholla Middle School ranks #23 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Besides Cholla Middle School, Washington Elementary School District (4260) also operates Lookout Mountain School (979 students), Mountain View Elementary School (903 students), and Acacia Elementary School (806 students). See the Washington Elementary School District (4260) district page for the complete list.