Enrollment
447
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kayenta, AZ
Kayenta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kayenta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040406001161
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kayenta Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kayenta · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kayenta Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kayenta Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kayenta, AZ.
School address
District: Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) · Arizona
NCES ID 040406001161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kayenta Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kayenta Middle School
Kayenta Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kayenta, Arizona, enrolling 447 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Kayenta Middle School is leaner than roughly 88% of Arizona schools and 34% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 79.0% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 241 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 98.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) spends $19,507 per pupil, 48% above the Arizona average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 56.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) also operates Monument Valley High School (618 students) and Kayenta Elementary School (426 students) alongside Kayenta 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 Kayenta Middle School compares
Kayenta 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 34% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 64% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Arizona - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
98.2%
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
$19,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 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 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
White 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Kayenta Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396), which includes Kayenta Middle School.
$19,507
Per student
+48%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.6%
State 38.2%
Federal 56.2%
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 Kayenta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kayenta Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| K.U.S.D.#27 - a B C Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kayenta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary 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 (~447 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kayenta Middle School
How many students attend Kayenta Middle School?
Kayenta Middle School has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kayenta, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kayenta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kayenta Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 34% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 29% lower 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 Kayenta Middle School?
79.0% of students at Kayenta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kayenta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kayenta Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.7% of enrollment, in Kayenta, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kayenta Middle School?
Kayenta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Kayenta Middle School rank among public schools in Kayenta?
By Resource Investment Index, Kayenta Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kayenta, 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 Kayenta on the city page.
Is Kayenta Middle School a good school?
Kayenta Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Besides Kayenta Middle School, Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) also operates Monument Valley High School (618 students), Kayenta Elementary School (426 students), and K.U.S.D.#27 - a B C Preschool (53 students). See the Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) district page for the complete list.
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