- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Teec Nos Pos, AZ
Red Mesa Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Red Mesa Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040687000206
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Mesa Junior High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Teec Nos Pos · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Mesa Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Mesa Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Teec Nos Pos, AZ.
School address
District: Red Mesa Unified District (4159) · Arizona
NCES ID 040687000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Red Mesa Junior High School held near 79 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 040687000206 · Teec Nos Pos, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 12.5:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Mesa High School (140 students)
Red Mesa Junior High School held near 79 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Red Mesa Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Mesa High
Red Mesa High School
140 students
- Red Mesa Eleme
Red Mesa Elementary School
124 students
- This school
Red Mesa Junior High School
75 students
- Round Rock Ele
Round Rock Elementary School
71 students
- Red Valley/Cov 17
Red Valley/Cove High School
17 students
What this shows Red Mesa Junior High School reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Mesa Junior High School compares
Red Mesa 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 15% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 18% in Arizona - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.7%
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
$27,281
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, Red Mesa Junior High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Red Mesa Unified District (4159) reports $27,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Mesa Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mesa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Round Rock Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Valley/Cove High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Mesa Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Mesa Junior High School
How many students attend Red Mesa Junior High School?
Red Mesa Junior High School has 75 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Teec Nos Pos, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Mesa Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Mesa Junior High School is 12.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 20% 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 Red Mesa Junior High School?
55.7% of students at Red Mesa Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Mesa Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Red Mesa Junior High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.7% of enrollment, in Teec Nos Pos, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Mesa Junior High School?
Red Mesa Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Mesa Junior High School rank among public schools in Teec Nos Pos?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Mesa Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Teec Nos Pos, 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 Red Mesa Unified District (4159)?
Besides Red Mesa Junior High School, Red Mesa Unified District (4159) also operates Red Mesa High School (140 students), Red Mesa Elementary School (124 students), and Round Rock Elementary School (71 students). See the Red Mesa Unified District (4159) district page for the complete list.