- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Crane Middle School shrank from 610 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 040240000014 · Yuma, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 21.3:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Gowan Science Academy (816 students)
Crane Middle School shrank from 610 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Crane Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gowan Science
Gowan Science Academy
816 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
646 students
- Pueblo Element
Pueblo Elementary School
598 students
- Salida Del Sol
Salida Del Sol Elementary
588 students
- Mesquite Eleme
Mesquite Elementary
568 students
- This school
Crane Middle School
554 students
What this shows Crane Middle School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crane Middle School compares
Crane 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,261
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 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.
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
District finance for Crane Elementary District (4501) reports $10,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~554 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), down 50.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.