Enrollment
758
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flowing Wells Junior High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flowing Wells Junior High School
Flowing Wells Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 758 students.
At 15.5:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 758 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 278 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #245, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (23%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 758 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) spends $9,504 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tucson's middle schools, it stands alongside Apollo Middle School (480 students): Flowing Wells Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.1:1).
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) also operates Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students) and Douglas Elementary School (503 students) alongside Flowing Wells 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 Flowing Wells Junior High School compares
Flowing Wells 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,504
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), which includes Flowing Wells Junior High School.
$9,504
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 21.6%
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 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
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
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 (~758 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Flowing Wells Junior High School a good school?
Flowing Wells Junior High School earns 17/100 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 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.
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