- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pinon, AZ
Pinon Accelerated Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pinon Accelerated Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040002301355
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinon Accelerated Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pinon · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinon Accelerated Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon Accelerated Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pinon, AZ.
School address
District: Pinon Unified District (4390) · Arizona
NCES ID 040002301355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Pinon Accelerated Middle School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 040002301355 · Pinon, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 11.6:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinon Elementary School (439 students)
Pinon Accelerated Middle School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pinon Accelerated Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinon Elementa
Pinon Elementary School
439 students
- Pinon High Sch
Pinon High School
348 students
- This school
Pinon Accelerated Middle School
232 students
What this shows Pinon Accelerated Middle School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinon Accelerated Middle School compares
Pinon Accelerated Middle 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 66% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 13% in Arizona - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.7%
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
$22,666
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 97.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
White 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Pinon Accelerated Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Pinon Unified District (4390) reports $22,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinon Accelerated Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinon Accelerated Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pinon Accelerated Middle School
How many students attend Pinon Accelerated Middle School?
Pinon Accelerated Middle School has 232 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pinon, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinon Accelerated Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinon Accelerated Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 32% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 26% 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 Pinon Accelerated Middle School?
80.0% of students at Pinon Accelerated Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinon Accelerated Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pinon Accelerated Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.8% of enrollment, in Pinon, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinon Accelerated Middle School?
Pinon Accelerated Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pinon Accelerated Middle School rank among public schools in Pinon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon Accelerated Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pinon, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pinon Unified District (4390)?
Besides Pinon Accelerated Middle School, Pinon Unified District (4390) also operates Pinon Elementary School (439 students) and Pinon High School (348 students). See the Pinon Unified District (4390) district page for the complete list.