- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pima, AZ
Pima Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Pima Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040644003111
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pima Junior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pima · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pima Junior High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pima Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pima, AZ.
School address
District: Pima Unified District (4220) · Arizona
NCES ID 040644003111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Pima Junior High School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 040644003111 · Pima, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 18:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Pima Elementary School (500 students)
Pima Junior High School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pima Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pima Elementar
Pima Elementary School
500 students
- Pima High Scho
Pima High School
335 students
- This school 180
Pima Junior High School
180 students
- Gila Valley Le 18
Gila Valley Learning Center
18 students
What this shows Pima Junior High School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pima Junior High School compares
Pima Junior High School 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Arizona - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$9,612
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Pima Junior High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Pima Unified District (4220) reports $9,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pima Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pima High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gila Valley Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pima Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pima Junior High School
How many students attend Pima Junior High School?
Pima Junior High School has 180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pima, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pima Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pima Junior High School is 18:1, which is 6% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pima Junior High School?
32.0% of students at Pima Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pima Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Pima Junior High School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Pima, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pima Junior High School?
Pima Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pima Junior High School rank among public schools in Pima?
By Resource Investment Index, Pima Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pima, 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 Pima on the city page.
What other schools are in Pima Unified District (4220)?
Besides Pima Junior High School, Pima Unified District (4220) also operates Pima Elementary School (500 students), Pima High School (335 students), and Gila Valley Learning Center (18 students). See the Pima Unified District (4220) district page for the complete list.