- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tonopah, AZ
Ruth Fisher Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Fisher Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040717000620
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Fisher Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tonopah · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Fisher Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Fisher Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tonopah, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040717000620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ruth Fisher Middle School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 040717000620 · Tonopah, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 19.1:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Tonopah Valley High School (869 students)
Ruth Fisher Middle School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ruth Fisher Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tonopah Valley
Tonopah Valley High School
869 students
- This school
Ruth Fisher Middle School
745 students
- Winters Well E
Winters Well Elementary School
663 students
- Desert Sunset
Desert Sunset Elementary School
648 students
- Tartesso Eleme 340
Tartesso Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Ruth Fisher Middle School reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Fisher Middle School compares
Ruth Fisher 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 70% in Arizona - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.9%
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
$10,380
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
White 25.6%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Ruth Fisher Middle School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) reports $10,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Fisher Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonopah Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Well Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Sunset Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tartesso Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Fisher Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide other 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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Fisher Middle School
How many students attend Ruth Fisher Middle School?
Ruth Fisher Middle School has 745 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tonopah, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Fisher Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Fisher Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 12% 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 Ruth Fisher Middle School?
50.9% of students at Ruth Fisher Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Fisher Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Fisher Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Tonopah, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Fisher Middle School?
Ruth Fisher Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Ruth Fisher Middle School rank among public schools in Tonopah?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Fisher Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tonopah, 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 Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)?
Besides Ruth Fisher Middle School, Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) also operates Tonopah Valley High School (869 students), Winters Well Elementary School (663 students), and Desert Sunset Elementary School (648 students). See the Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) district page for the complete list.