Enrollment
2,009
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
Crismon High School
Federal NCES profile for Crismon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040681003802
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crismon High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 44.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crismon High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crismon High School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Arizona
NCES ID 040681003802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+162% 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
What stands out at Crismon High School
Crismon High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Queen Creek, Arizona, enrolling 2,009 students.
Class loads run heavy: 44.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Arizona schools and 162% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.9% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,009 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 46 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #46, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 55/100).
The surrounding Queen Creek Unified District (4245) spends $8,699 per pupil, 34% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Queen Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Heritage Academy Gateway (1,556 students): Crismon High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) also operates Queen Creek High School (1,968 students) and Eastmark High School (1,889 students) alongside Crismon High 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 Crismon High School compares
Crismon High 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 | 44.6:1 | ▲ 162% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 80% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,009 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,009
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.9%
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
44.6:1
students per teacher
- 162% 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.
Funding equity
$8,699
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.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Crismon High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queen Creek Unified District (4245), which includes Crismon High School.
$8,699
Per student
-34%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Crismon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastmark High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schnepf Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crismon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Queen Creek
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Standard public school
1,556 students
Benjamin Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,324 students
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Standard public school
1,153 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~2,009 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~44.6:1)
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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 public school in Queen Creek, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crismon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crismon High School is 44.6:1, which is 162% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 184% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crismon High School?
Crismon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Crismon High School rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Crismon High School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Queen Creek, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Queen Creek on the city page.
Is Crismon High School a good school?
Crismon High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. 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 Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Besides Crismon High School, Queen Creek Unified District (4245) also operates Queen Creek High School (1,968 students), Eastmark High School (1,889 students), and Silver Valley Elementary (1,384 students). See the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) district page for the complete list.
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