- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yuma, AZ
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for R Pete Woodard Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040960000994
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R Pete Woodard Jr High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
R Pete Woodard Jr High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R Pete Woodard Jr High School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960000994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
R Pete Woodard Jr High School shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 040960000994 · Yuma, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 19.2:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle Dome Middle School (939 students)
R Pete Woodard Jr High School shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
R Pete Woodard Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castle Dome Mi
Castle Dome Middle School
939 students
- Mary a Otondo
Mary a Otondo Elementary School
893 students
- Desert Mesa El
Desert Mesa Elementary School
876 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary School
655 students
- This school
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
614 students
- Dorothy Hall E
Dorothy Hall Elementary
601 students
What this shows R Pete Woodard Jr High School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How R Pete Woodard Jr High School compares
R Pete Woodard Jr High 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 20% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$10,416
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 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.6%
White 12.4%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, R Pete Woodard Jr High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuma Elementary District (4499) reports $10,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R Pete Woodard Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary a Otondo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Hall Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R Pete Woodard Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about R Pete Woodard Jr High School
How many students attend R Pete Woodard Jr High School?
R Pete Woodard Jr High School has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Pete Woodard Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at R Pete Woodard Jr High School is 19.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R Pete Woodard Jr High School?
58.0% of students at R Pete Woodard Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R Pete Woodard Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at R Pete Woodard Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R Pete Woodard Jr High School?
R Pete Woodard Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 R Pete Woodard Jr High School rank among middle schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, R Pete Woodard Jr High School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Yuma, 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 Yuma on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
Besides R Pete Woodard Jr High School, Yuma Elementary District (4499) also operates Castle Dome Middle School (939 students), Mary a Otondo Elementary School (893 students), and Desert Mesa Elementary School (876 students). See the Yuma Elementary District (4499) district page for the complete list.