- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts
Federal NCES profile for Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040168002904
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 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
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools.
- #19 of 24
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts ranks #19 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Arizona
NCES ID 040168002904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 040168002904 · Phoenix, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 23.7:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank Borman School (960 students)
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank Borman S
Frank Borman School
960 students
- Charles W. Har
Charles W. Harris School
875 students
- Peralta School
Peralta School
817 students
- Manuel Pena Jr
Manuel Pena Jr. School
806 students
- Sunset School
Sunset School
739 students
- This school
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts
545 students
What this shows Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts compares
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 39% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$11,949
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 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.0%
African American 10.3%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cartwright Elementary District (4282) reports $11,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Borman School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Harris School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peralta School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manuel Pena Jr. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Phoenix
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts
How many students attend Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts?
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts has 545 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts is 23.7:1, which is 39% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts?
61.9% of students at Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts?
The largest demographic group at Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts?
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts ranks #19 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Besides Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts, Cartwright Elementary District (4282) also operates Frank Borman School (960 students), Charles W. Harris School (875 students), and Peralta School (817 students). See the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) district page for the complete list.