- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Huachuca, AZ
Colonel Smith Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Colonel Smith Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040315000245
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonel Smith Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fort Huachuca · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonel Smith Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Smith Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Huachuca, AZ.
School address
District: Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) · Arizona
NCES ID 040315000245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Colonel Smith Middle School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 040315000245 · Fort Huachuca, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 13.6:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonel Johnston Elementary School (270 students)
Colonel Smith Middle School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Colonel Smith Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colonel Johnst
Colonel Johnston Elementary School
270 students
- This school
Colonel Smith Middle School
258 students
- General Myer E
General Myer Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Colonel Smith Middle School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonel Smith Middle School compares
Colonel Smith Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 80% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Arizona - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$15,821
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Colonel Smith Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) reports $15,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonel Smith Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Johnston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Myer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonel Smith Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonel Smith Middle School
How many students attend Colonel Smith Middle School?
Colonel Smith Middle School has 258 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Huachuca, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel Smith Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% 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 Colonel Smith Middle School?
9.7% of students at Colonel Smith Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonel Smith Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Colonel Smith Middle School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Fort Huachuca, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonel Smith Middle School?
Colonel Smith Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Colonel Smith Middle School rank among public schools in Fort Huachuca?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Smith Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Huachuca, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167)?
Besides Colonel Smith Middle School, Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) also operates Colonel Johnston Elementary School (270 students) and General Myer Elementary School (246 students). See the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) district page for the complete list.