- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yuma, AZ
Fourth Avenue Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Fourth Avenue Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040960000985
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fourth Avenue Junior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fourth Avenue Junior High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fourth Avenue Junior High School ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960000985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Fourth Avenue Junior High School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 040960000985 · Yuma, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 16.5:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle Dome Middle School (939 students)
Fourth Avenue Junior High School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Fourth Avenue Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castle Dome Mi
Castle Dome Middle School
939 students
- Mary a Otondo
Mary a Otondo Elementary School
893 students
- Desert Mesa El
Desert Mesa Elementary School
876 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary School
655 students
- R Pete Woodard
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
614 students
- This school 364
Fourth Avenue Junior High School
364 students
What this shows Fourth Avenue Junior High School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fourth Avenue Junior High School compares
Fourth Avenue Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Arizona - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$10,416
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.7%
White 2.7%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Fourth Avenue Junior High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuma Elementary District (4499) reports $10,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fourth Avenue Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary a Otondo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fourth Avenue Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fourth Avenue Junior High School
How many students attend Fourth Avenue Junior High School?
Fourth Avenue Junior High School has 364 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fourth Avenue Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fourth Avenue Junior High School is 16.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 5% higher 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 Fourth Avenue Junior High School?
77.8% of students at Fourth Avenue Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fourth Avenue Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Fourth Avenue Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fourth Avenue Junior High School?
Fourth Avenue Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Fourth Avenue Junior High School rank among middle schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Fourth Avenue Junior High School ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Yuma, 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 Yuma on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
Besides Fourth Avenue Junior High School, Yuma Elementary District (4499) also operates Castle Dome Middle School (939 students), Mary a Otondo Elementary School (893 students), and Desert Mesa Elementary School (876 students). See the Yuma Elementary District (4499) district page for the complete list.