Enrollment
2,009
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040681003802
Crismon High School — Queen Creek, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Crismon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 9/100.
👥 Class size 9
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crismon High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Crismon High School reports 2,009 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 9.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 80% below the Arizona average and 81% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Queen Creek Unified District (4245) spends $17,300 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.3% from local sources (property taxes), 62.2% from the state, and 7.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crismon High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 80% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,009 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 80% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
— 29% above state mean
Top 89% in Arizona — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,300
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 2,009 Top 97% in Arizona — larger than 3% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 22.8:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 9.9% -80% vs state
NCES ID 040681003802
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queen Creek Unified District (4245), which includes Crismon High School.
$17,300
Per student
+15%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 62.2%
Federal 7.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Crismon High School
How many students attend Crismon High School?
Crismon High School has 2,009 students enrolled. It is a other school in Queen Creek, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crismon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crismon High School is 22.8:1, which is 29% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crismon High School?
9.9% of students at Crismon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crismon High School?
The largest demographic group at Crismon High School is White at 60.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Queen Creek, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crismon High School?
Crismon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.