Enrollment
551
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yuma, AZ
Gila Vista Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Gila Vista Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040960000986
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gila Vista Jr High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gila Vista Jr High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gila Vista Jr High School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gila Vista Jr High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gila Vista Jr High School
Gila Vista Jr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Yuma, Arizona, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Arizona schools and 62% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 551 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 345 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #306, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (16%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Yuma Elementary District (4499) spends $9,775 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 119 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 551 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Yuma Elementary District (4499) also operates Castle Dome Middle School (939 students) and Mary a Otondo Elementary School (893 students) alongside Gila Vista Jr 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 Gila Vista Jr High School compares
Gila Vista Jr 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 | 27.6:1 | ▲ 62% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 97% in Arizona - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$9,775
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 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 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 79.9%
White 15.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Gila Vista Jr High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuma Elementary District (4499), which includes Gila Vista Jr High School.
$9,775
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 45.2%
Federal 32.3%
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 Gila Vista Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary a Otondo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gila Vista Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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 (~551 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gila Vista Jr High School
How many students attend Gila Vista Jr High School?
Gila Vista Jr High School has 551 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yuma, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gila Vista Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gila Vista Jr High School is 27.6:1, which is 62% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gila Vista Jr High School?
65.8% of students at Gila Vista Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gila Vista Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Gila Vista Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gila Vista Jr High School?
Gila Vista Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Gila Vista Jr High School rank among middle schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Gila Vista Jr High School ranks #6 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.
Is Gila Vista Jr High School a good school?
Gila Vista Jr High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. 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 Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
Besides Gila Vista Jr 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.
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