Enrollment
398
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prescott Valley, AZ
Glassford Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glassford Hill Middle 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 040387001041
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glassford Hill Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools.
- #12 of 16
- public schools in Prescott Valley · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glassford Hill Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glassford Hill Middle School ranks #12 of 16 public schools in Prescott Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Humboldt Unified District (4469) · Arizona
NCES ID 040387001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glassford Hill Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glassford Hill Middle School
Glassford Hill Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Prescott Valley, Arizona, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 398 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 257 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #231, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Humboldt Unified District (4469) spends $9,076 per pupil, 31% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 154 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 398 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Humboldt Unified District (4469) also operates Bradshaw Mountain High School (1,616 students) and Liberty Traditional School (747 students) alongside Glassford Hill Middle 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 Glassford Hill Middle School compares
Glassford Hill Middle 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 19% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 76% in Arizona - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.6%
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
$9,076
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt Unified District (4469), which includes Glassford Hill Middle School.
$9,076
Per student
-31%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 17.1%
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 Glassford Hill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coyote Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bradshaw Mountain Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glassford Hill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,616
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 37.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glassford Hill Middle School
How many students attend Glassford Hill Middle School?
Glassford Hill Middle School has 398 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prescott Valley, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glassford Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glassford Hill Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glassford Hill Middle School?
38.9% of students at Glassford Hill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glassford Hill Middle School?
Glassford Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glassford Hill Middle School rank among public schools in Prescott Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Glassford Hill Middle School ranks #12 of 16 public schools in Prescott Valley, 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 Prescott Valley on the city page.
Is Glassford Hill Middle School a good school?
Glassford Hill Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Humboldt Unified District (4469)?
Besides Glassford Hill Middle School, Humboldt Unified District (4469) also operates Bradshaw Mountain High School (1,616 students), Liberty Traditional School (747 students), and Coyote Springs Elementary School (457 students). See the Humboldt Unified District (4469) district page for the complete list.
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