Enrollment
249
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eloy, AZ
Eloy Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Eloy Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040279000209
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eloy Junior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Eloy · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eloy Junior High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eloy Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Eloy, AZ.
School address
District: Eloy Elementary District (4448) · Arizona
NCES ID 040279000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eloy Junior High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eloy Junior High School
Eloy Junior High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Eloy, Arizona, enrolling 249 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 80.8% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 249 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #77.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Eloy Elementary District (4448) also operates Eloy Intermediate School (241 students) and Curiel School (204 students) alongside Eloy Junior 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 Eloy Junior High School compares
Eloy Junior 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 67% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$12,015
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 249 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: 0.4 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 77.1%
African American 8.4%
White 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Eloy Junior High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eloy Elementary District (4448), which includes Eloy Junior High School.
$12,015
Per student
-9%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 50.1%
Federal 23.1%
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 Eloy Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eloy Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curiel School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eloy Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eloy Junior High School
How many students attend Eloy Junior High School?
Eloy Junior High School has 249 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eloy, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eloy Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eloy Junior High School is 15.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eloy Junior High School?
80.8% of students at Eloy Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eloy Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Eloy Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Eloy, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eloy Junior High School?
Eloy Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Eloy Junior High School rank among public schools in Eloy?
By Resource Investment Index, Eloy Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Eloy, 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 Eloy on the city page.
Is Eloy Junior High School a good school?
Eloy Junior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Eloy Elementary District (4448)?
Besides Eloy Junior High School, Eloy Elementary District (4448) also operates Eloy Intermediate School (241 students) and Curiel School (204 students). See the Eloy Elementary District (4448) district page for the complete list.
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