- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fountain Hills, AZ
Fountain Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Hills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040304000639
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Hills Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fountain Hills · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 250
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Hills Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fountain Hills, AZ.
School address
District: Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) · Arizona
NCES ID 040304000639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-153 students YoY
Fountain Hills Middle School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-39.2%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-153 students YoY 040304000639 · Fountain Hills, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 19.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School (382 students)
Fountain Hills Middle School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-39.2%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Fountain Hills Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcdowell Mount
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
382 students
- Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills High School
347 students
- This school
Fountain Hills Middle School
250 students
- Fountain Hills 55
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
55 students
What this shows Fountain Hills Middle School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Hills Middle School compares
Fountain Hills Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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.
Engagement
73.6%
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
$12,403
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.6%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Fountain Hills Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) reports $12,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fountain Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Fountain Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Fountain Hills Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Hills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Hills Middle School
How many students attend Fountain Hills Middle School?
Fountain Hills Middle School has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fountain Hills, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), down 153.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fountain Hills Middle School?
19.0% of students at Fountain Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Hills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Hills Middle School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Fountain Hills, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Hills Middle School?
Fountain Hills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fountain Hills Middle School rank among public schools in Fountain Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Hills Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fountain Hills, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
Besides Fountain Hills Middle School, Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) also operates Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School (382 students), Fountain Hills High School (347 students), and Fountain Hills Virtual Academy (55 students). See the Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) district page for the complete list.