- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sanders, AZ
Sanders Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sanders Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040674001043
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanders Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sanders · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanders Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanders Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sanders, AZ.
School address
District: Sanders Unified District (4156) · Arizona
NCES ID 040674001043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Sanders Middle School held near 166 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 040674001043 · Sanders, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 16.4:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanders Elementary School (267 students)
Sanders Middle School held near 166 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 →
Sanders Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanders Elemen
Sanders Elementary School
267 students
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
193 students
- This school
Sanders Middle School
164 students
What this shows Sanders Middle School reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanders Middle School compares
Sanders 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 80% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Arizona - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
82.9%
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
$21,901
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.3%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Sanders Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Sanders Unified District (4156) reports $21,901 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanders Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanders Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanders Middle School
How many students attend Sanders Middle School?
Sanders Middle School has 164 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sanders, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanders Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanders Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% higher 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 Sanders Middle School?
86.7% of students at Sanders Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanders Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sanders Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 84.8% of enrollment, in Sanders, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanders Middle School?
Sanders Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Sanders Middle School rank among public schools in Sanders?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanders Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sanders, 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 Sanders Unified District (4156)?
Besides Sanders Middle School, Sanders Unified District (4156) also operates Sanders Elementary School (267 students) and Valley High School (193 students). See the Sanders Unified District (4156) district page for the complete list.