- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
Federal NCES profile for Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040396001876
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #24 of 24
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes ranks #24 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Isaac Elementary District (4259) · Arizona
NCES ID 040396001876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 040396001876 · Phoenix, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 18.4:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo Del Sol Middle School (659 students)
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pueblo Del Sol
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
659 students
- This school
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
553 students
- Alta E Butler
Alta E Butler School
541 students
- J B Sutton Ele
J B Sutton Elementary School
522 students
- Isaac Middle S
Isaac Middle School
474 students
- Mitchell Eleme
Mitchell Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes compares
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 65% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.4%
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
$15,074
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
African American 2.9%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Isaac Elementary District (4259) reports $15,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Del Sol Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta E Butler School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J B Sutton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isaac Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar middle schools in Phoenix
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
How many students attend Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes?
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes has 553 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes?
79.9% of students at Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes?
The largest demographic group at Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes?
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes ranks #24 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Isaac Elementary District (4259)?
Besides Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes, Isaac Elementary District (4259) also operates Pueblo Del Sol Middle School (659 students), Alta E Butler School (541 students), and J B Sutton Elementary School (522 students). See the Isaac Elementary District (4259) district page for the complete list.