Enrollment
678
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Elden Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mount Elden Middle School
Mount Elden Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Flagstaff, Arizona, enrolling 678 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 678 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 318 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Flagstaff Unified District (4192) also operates Flagstaff High School (1,631 students) and Coconino High School (1,444 students) alongside Mount Elden 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 Mount Elden Middle School compares
Mount Elden 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,218
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flagstaff Unified District (4192), which includes Mount Elden Middle School.
$11,218
Per student
-15%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 20.2%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~678 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mount Elden Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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