Enrollment
82
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 040002601459
Mogollon Jr High School — Heber, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Mogollon Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 6
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: Heber-Overgaard Unified District (4392) · 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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mogollon Jr High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mogollon Jr High School reports 82 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% 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 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 82 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Heber-Overgaard Unified District (4392) spends $16,420 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.0% from local sources (property taxes), 22.6% from the state, and 22.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), 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 Mogollon Jr 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 16% | — | — |
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
11:1
students per teacher
— 38% below state mean
Top 8% in Arizona — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$16,420
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 82 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 82 Top 16% in Arizona — larger than 84% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040002601459
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 82:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.8%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Heber-Overgaard Unified District (4392), which includes Mogollon Jr High School.
$16,420
Per student
+9%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 22.6%
Federal 22.3%
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
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
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Frequently asked questions about Mogollon Jr High School
How many students attend Mogollon Jr High School?
Mogollon Jr High School has 82 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Heber, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mogollon Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mogollon Jr High School is 11:1, which is 38% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 31% 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 Mogollon Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Mogollon Jr High School is White at 75.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Heber, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mogollon Jr High School?
Mogollon Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) 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.