- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Eloy Junior High School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 040279000209 · Eloy, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 15.6:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Eloy Intermediate School (241 students)
Eloy Junior High School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Eloy Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eloy Junior High School
249 students
- Eloy Intermedi
Eloy Intermediate School
241 students
- Curiel School
Curiel School
204 students
What this shows Eloy Junior High School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eloy Junior High School compares
Eloy Junior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,604
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 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.
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
District finance for Eloy Elementary District (4448) reports $12,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~249 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.