- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coolidge, AZ
Coolidge Jr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Coolidge Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040232001534
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coolidge Jr. High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Coolidge · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 52.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coolidge Jr. High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coolidge Jr. High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Coolidge, AZ.
School address
District: Coolidge Unified District (4442) · Arizona
NCES ID 040232001534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+261 students YoY
Coolidge Jr. High School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (+72.1%).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+261 students YoY 040232001534 · Coolidge, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 52.9:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Coolidge High School (752 students)
Coolidge Jr. High School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (+72.1%). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Coolidge Jr. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coolidge High
Coolidge High School
752 students
- This school
Coolidge Jr. High School
688 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
604 students
- Heartland Ranc
Heartland Ranch Elementary School
545 students
- Coolidge Alter 120
Coolidge Alternative Program
120 students
- Coolidge Virtu 106
Coolidge Virtual Academy
106 students
What this shows Coolidge Jr. High School reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coolidge Jr. High School compares
Coolidge Jr. High School is a growing 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 | 52.9:1 | ▲ 211% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
52.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
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
52.9:1
students per teacher
- 211% above state mean
Top 99% in Arizona - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$10,722
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 688 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%
White 14.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.4%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Coolidge Jr. High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coolidge Unified District (4442) reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coolidge Jr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heartland Ranch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Alternative Program | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Coolidge Jr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 74/100
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 (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coolidge Jr. High School
How many students attend Coolidge Jr. High School?
Coolidge Jr. High School has 688 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coolidge, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), up 261.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Jr. High School is 52.9:1, which is 211% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 237% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coolidge Jr. High School?
69.9% of students at Coolidge Jr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coolidge Jr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Coolidge Jr. High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment, in Coolidge, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coolidge Jr. High School?
Coolidge Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Coolidge Jr. High School rank among public schools in Coolidge?
By Resource Investment Index, Coolidge Jr. High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Coolidge, 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 Coolidge on the city page.
What other schools are in Coolidge Unified District (4442)?
Besides Coolidge Jr. High School, Coolidge Unified District (4442) also operates Coolidge High School (752 students), West Elementary School (604 students), and Heartland Ranch Elementary School (545 students). See the Coolidge Unified District (4442) district page for the complete list.