Enrollment
554
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yuma, AZ
Crane Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crane Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040240000014
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 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
Crane Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crane Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crane Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Crane Elementary District (4501) · Arizona
NCES ID 040240000014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crane Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crane Middle School
Crane Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Yuma, Arizona, enrolling 554 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 349 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #266, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 554 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Crane Elementary District (4501) spends $8,920 per pupil, 32% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Crane Elementary District (4501) also operates Gowan Science Academy (816 students) and Centennial Middle School (646 students) alongside Crane Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crane Middle School compares
Crane Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 10% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 83% in Arizona - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
74.4%
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
$8,920
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.3%
White 8.1%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Crane Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crane Elementary District (4501), which includes Crane Middle School.
$8,920
Per student
-32%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 57.7%
Federal 27.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crane Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gowan Science Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pueblo Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salida Del Sol Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesquite Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crane Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~554 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crane Middle School
How many students attend Crane Middle School?
Crane Middle School has 554 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yuma, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crane Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crane Middle School?
53.0% of students at Crane Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crane Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crane Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crane Middle School?
Crane Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crane Middle School rank among middle schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Crane Middle School ranks #4 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.
Is Crane Middle School a good school?
Crane Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crane Elementary District (4501)?
Besides Crane Middle School, Crane Elementary District (4501) also operates Gowan Science Academy (816 students), Centennial Middle School (646 students), and Pueblo Elementary School (598 students). See the Crane Elementary District (4501) district page for the complete list.
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