- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yuma, AZ
Ron Watson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ron Watson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040960002427
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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
Ron Watson Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ron Watson Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ron Watson Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960002427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Ron Watson Middle School grew from 503 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 040960002427 · Yuma, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 21.1:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle Dome Middle School (939 students)
Ron Watson Middle School grew from 503 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ron Watson Middle 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
- R Pete Woodard
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
614 students
- This school
Ron Watson Middle School
548 students
What this shows Ron Watson Middle School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ron Watson Middle School compares
Ron Watson Middle School is a growing 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.3%
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 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%
White 31.4%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Ron Watson Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Ron Watson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ron Watson Middle 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
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ron Watson Middle School
How many students attend Ron Watson Middle School?
Ron Watson Middle School has 548 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ron Watson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ron Watson Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ron Watson Middle School?
48.9% of students at Ron Watson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ron Watson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ron Watson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ron Watson Middle School?
Ron Watson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Ron Watson Middle School rank among middle schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Ron Watson Middle School ranks #4 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 Ron Watson Middle 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.