- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flagstaff, AZ
Mount Elden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Elden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040286000214
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Elden Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #10 of 23
- public schools in Flagstaff · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Elden Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Elden Middle School ranks #10 of 23 public schools in Flagstaff, AZ.
School address
District: Flagstaff Unified District (4192) · Arizona
NCES ID 040286000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Mount Elden Middle School shrank from 757 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 040286000214 · Flagstaff, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 14.7:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Flagstaff High School (1,631 students)
Mount Elden Middle School shrank from 757 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mount Elden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flagstaff High
Flagstaff High School
1,631 students
- Coconino High
Coconino High School
1,444 students
- Sinagua Middle
Sinagua Middle School
1,013 students
- This school
Mount Elden Middle School
678 students
- Manuel Demigue 561
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School
561 students
- Weitzel's Puen 426
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School
426 students
What this shows Mount Elden Middle School reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Elden Middle School compares
Mount Elden 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 13% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Arizona - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.8%
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
$11,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
White 28.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 33.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Mount Elden Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flagstaff Unified District (4192) reports $11,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Elden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coconino High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinagua Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manuel Demiguel Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Elden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Elden Middle School
How many students attend Mount Elden Middle School?
Mount Elden Middle School has 678 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flagstaff, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Elden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Elden Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% 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 Mount Elden Middle School?
41.9% of students at Mount Elden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Elden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Elden Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 33.9% of enrollment, in Flagstaff, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Elden Middle School?
Mount Elden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mount Elden Middle School rank among public schools in Flagstaff?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Elden Middle School ranks #10 of 23 public schools in Flagstaff, 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 Flagstaff on the city page.
What other schools are in Flagstaff Unified District (4192)?
Besides Mount Elden Middle School, Flagstaff Unified District (4192) also operates Flagstaff High School (1,631 students), Coconino High School (1,444 students), and Sinagua Middle School (1,013 students). See the Flagstaff Unified District (4192) district page for the complete list.