Enrollment
92
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 040457000365
San Manuel Jr. High School — San Manuel, AZ
Federal NCES profile for San Manuel Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Manuel Jr. High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
San Manuel Jr. High School reports 92 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 184 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 58.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) spends $14,392 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.0% from local sources (property taxes), 47.0% from the state, and 33.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Manuel Jr. High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 73% in Arizona — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,392
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 184 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 54.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 84.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 92 Top 17% in Arizona — larger than 83% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040457000365
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
White 20.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 184:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 58.7%
In-school suspensions 50
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439), which includes San Manuel Jr. High School.
$14,392
Per student
-4%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 47.0%
Federal 33.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about San Manuel Jr. High School
How many students attend San Manuel Jr. High School?
San Manuel Jr. High School has 92 students enrolled. It is a middle school in SAN MANUEL, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Manuel Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Manuel Jr. High School is 20:1, which is 13% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Manuel Jr. High School?
The largest demographic group at San Manuel Jr. High School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAN MANUEL, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Manuel Jr. High School?
San Manuel Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.