- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Kayenta Middle School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 040406001161 · Kayenta, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 11.2:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Monument Valley High School (618 students)
Kayenta Middle School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kayenta Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monument Valle
Monument Valley High School
618 students
- This school
Kayenta Middle School
447 students
- Kayenta Elemen
Kayenta Elementary School
426 students
- K.U.S.D.#27 - 53
K.U.S.D.#27 - a B C Preschool
53 students
What this shows Kayenta Middle School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kayenta Middle School compares
Kayenta Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,283
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) reports $22,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide elementary 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 (~447 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), down 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.