- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Flowing Wells Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Flowing Wells Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040301000232
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flowing Wells Junior High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #24 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Flowing Wells Junior High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flowing Wells Junior High School ranks #24 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · Arizona
NCES ID 040301000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Flowing Wells Junior High School shrank from 818 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 040301000232 · Tucson, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 15.5:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students)
Flowing Wells Junior High School shrank from 818 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Flowing Wells Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flowing Wells
Flowing Wells High School
1,742 students
- This school
Flowing Wells Junior High School
758 students
- Douglas Elemen 503
Douglas Elementary School
503 students
- J Robert Hendr 457
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
457 students
- Centennial Ele 434
Centennial Elementary School
434 students
- Laguna Element 410
Laguna Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Flowing Wells Junior High School reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flowing Wells Junior High School compares
Flowing Wells 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 26% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Arizona - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$10,617
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 758 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.0%
White 22.6%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Flowing Wells Junior High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) reports $10,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flowing Wells Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowing Wells High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Robert Hendricks Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flowing Wells Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Tucson
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~758 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Flowing Wells Junior High School
How many students attend Flowing Wells Junior High School?
Flowing Wells Junior High School has 758 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flowing Wells Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flowing Wells Junior High School is 15.5:1, which is 9% 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 Flowing Wells Junior High School?
60.9% of students at Flowing Wells Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flowing Wells Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Flowing Wells Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flowing Wells Junior High School?
Flowing Wells Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Flowing Wells Junior High School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Flowing Wells Junior High School ranks #24 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, 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 Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
Besides Flowing Wells Junior High School, Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) also operates Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students), Douglas Elementary School (503 students), and J Robert Hendricks Elementary School (457 students). See the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) district page for the complete list.