- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chandler, AZ
Santan Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Santan Junior High 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 040187002251
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santan Junior High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Santan Junior High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santan Junior High School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187002251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Santan Junior High School held near 1,180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 63.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 040187002251 · Chandler, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,085 enr · 18.1:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Santan Junior High School held near 1,180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 63.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Santan Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 1,085
Santan Junior High School
1,085 students
What this shows Santan Junior High School reports 1,085 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santan Junior High School compares
Santan 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 81% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,085
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Arizona - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$11,085
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 7.5%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Santan Junior High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santan Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santan Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,085 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Santan Junior High School
How many students attend Santan Junior High School?
Santan Junior High School has 1,085 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,234 (2022-23) → 1,180 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santan Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santan Junior High School is 18.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santan Junior High School?
9.0% of students at Santan Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santan Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Santan Junior High School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santan Junior High School?
Santan Junior High 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 Santan Junior High School rank among middle schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Santan Junior High School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Chandler, 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 Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Santan Junior High School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.