- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ganado, AZ
Ganado Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ganado Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040329000254
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ganado Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ganado · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ganado Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ganado Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ganado, AZ.
School address
District: Ganado Unified School District (4157) · Arizona
NCES ID 040329000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Ganado Middle School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 040329000254 · Ganado, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 12.3:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ganado High School (390 students)
Ganado Middle School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ganado Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ganado High Sc
Ganado High School
390 students
- This school
Ganado Middle School
234 students
- Ganado Interme
Ganado Intermediate School
194 students
- Ganado Primary
Ganado Primary School
162 students
What this shows Ganado Middle School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ganado Middle School compares
Ganado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 16% in Arizona - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,455
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 94.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Ganado Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Ganado Unified School District (4157) reports $15,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ganado Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ganado Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ganado Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ganado Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ganado Middle School
How many students attend Ganado Middle School?
Ganado Middle School has 234 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ganado, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ganado Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ganado Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% 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 Ganado Middle School?
68.7% of students at Ganado Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ganado Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ganado Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 94.9% of enrollment, in Ganado, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ganado Middle School?
Ganado Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ganado Middle School rank among public schools in Ganado?
By Resource Investment Index, Ganado Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ganado, 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 Ganado on the city page.
What other schools are in Ganado Unified School District (4157)?
Besides Ganado Middle School, Ganado Unified School District (4157) also operates Ganado High School (390 students), Ganado Intermediate School (194 students), and Ganado Primary School (162 students). See the Ganado Unified School District (4157) district page for the complete list.