Enrollment
97
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 040401002542
Joseph City Junior High School — Joseph City, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Joseph City Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Joseph City Unified District (4388) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph City Junior High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Joseph City Junior High School reports 97 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 50% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 44% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 194 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Joseph City Unified District (4388) spends $18,222 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.3% from local sources (property taxes), 15.6% from the state, and 7.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Joseph City Junior High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 50% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
— 50% below state mean
Top 5% in Arizona — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
46.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,222
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 194 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 97 Top 18% in Arizona — larger than 82% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 8.9:1 -50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040401002542
Student demographics
White 56.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 194:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joseph City Unified District (4388), which includes Joseph City Junior High School.
$18,222
Per student
+21%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 15.6%
Federal 7.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph City Junior High School
How many students attend Joseph City Junior High School?
Joseph City Junior High School has 97 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Joseph City, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph City Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph City Junior High School is 8.9:1, which is 50% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph City Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph City Junior High School is White at 56.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Joseph City, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph City Junior High School?
Joseph City Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.