- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chandler, AZ
John M Andersen Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for John M Andersen Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040187001400
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John M Andersen Jr High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John M Andersen Jr High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John M Andersen Jr High School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187001400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
John M Andersen Jr High School held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 040187001400 · Chandler, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 18.8:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
John M Andersen Jr High School held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
John M Andersen Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 772
John M Andersen Jr High School
772 students
What this shows John M Andersen Jr High School reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How John M Andersen Jr High School compares
John M Andersen Jr 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 68% in Arizona - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.1%
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
$11,085
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
White 18.8%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, John M Andersen Jr High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John M Andersen Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John M Andersen Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about John M Andersen Jr High School
How many students attend John M Andersen Jr High School?
John M Andersen Jr High School has 772 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M Andersen Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John M Andersen Jr High School is 18.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John M Andersen Jr High School?
48.9% of students at John M Andersen Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John M Andersen Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at John M Andersen Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John M Andersen Jr High School?
John M Andersen Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 John M Andersen Jr High School rank among middle schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, John M Andersen Jr High School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Chandler, 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 Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides John M Andersen Jr High School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.