- Enrollment
- 2,009
- Students per teacher
- 44.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Queen Creek, AZ
Newell Barney Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Newell Barney Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 77/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040681002886
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newell Barney Junior High earns 77/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 77
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Newell Barney Junior High has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newell Barney Junior High ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Arizona
NCES ID 040681002886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Newell Barney Junior High shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-22.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 040681002886 · Queen Creek, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 6.5:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 77
Nearest enrollment peer: Crismon High School (2,009 students)
Newell Barney Junior High shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-22.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Newell Barney Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crismon High S
Crismon High School
2,009 students
- Queen Creek Hi
Queen Creek High School
1,968 students
- Eastmark High
Eastmark High School
1,889 students
- Silver Valley
Silver Valley Elementary
1,384 students
- Faith Mather S
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
1,153 students
- This school 129
Newell Barney Junior High
129 students
What this shows Newell Barney Junior High reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newell Barney Junior High compares
Newell Barney Junior High 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 62% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 67% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 3% in Arizona - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,137
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 65 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Newell Barney Junior High is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Queen Creek Unified District (4245) reports $9,137 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newell Barney Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crismon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Queen Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newell Barney Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newell Barney Junior High
How many students attend Newell Barney Junior High?
Newell Barney Junior High has 129 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Queen Creek, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newell Barney Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Newell Barney Junior High is 6.5:1, which is 62% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 59% 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 Newell Barney Junior High?
15.8% of students at Newell Barney Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newell Barney Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Newell Barney Junior High is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newell Barney Junior High?
Newell Barney Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newell Barney Junior High rank among middle schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Newell Barney Junior High ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Besides Newell Barney Junior High, Queen Creek Unified District (4245) also operates Crismon High School (2,009 students), Queen Creek High School (1,968 students), and Eastmark High School (1,889 students). See the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) district page for the complete list.