Enrollment
316
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holbrook, AZ
Holbrook Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Holbrook Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040382000299
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holbrook Junior High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Holbrook · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Holbrook Junior High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holbrook Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Holbrook, AZ.
School address
District: Holbrook Unified District (4389) · Arizona
NCES ID 040382000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holbrook Junior High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holbrook Junior High School
Holbrook Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Holbrook, Arizona, enrolling 316 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 316 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 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #209, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 73 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 316 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Holbrook Unified District (4389) also operates Holbrook High School (660 students) and Hulet Elementary School (341 students) alongside Holbrook Junior 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 Holbrook Junior High School compares
Holbrook Junior 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 43% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Arizona - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.4%
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
$13,821
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
White 12.3%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Holbrook Junior High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holbrook Unified District (4389), which includes Holbrook Junior High School.
$13,821
Per student
+5%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 47.7%
Federal 34.4%
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 Holbrook Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hulet Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Wells Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holbrook Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~316 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Holbrook Junior High School
How many students attend Holbrook Junior High School?
Holbrook Junior High School has 316 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holbrook, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holbrook Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holbrook Junior High School is 16.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% 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 Holbrook Junior High School?
68.9% of students at Holbrook Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holbrook Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Holbrook Junior High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 54.1% of enrollment, in Holbrook, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holbrook Junior High School?
Holbrook Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Holbrook Junior High School rank among public schools in Holbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Holbrook Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Holbrook, 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 Holbrook on the city page.
Is Holbrook Junior High School a good school?
Holbrook Junior High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Holbrook Unified District (4389)?
Besides Holbrook Junior High School, Holbrook Unified District (4389) also operates Holbrook High School (660 students), Hulet Elementary School (341 students), and Indian Wells Elementary (328 students). See the Holbrook Unified District (4389) district page for the complete list.
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