- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Show Low, AZ
Show Low Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Show Low Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040770000674
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Show Low Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Show Low · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Show Low Junior High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Show Low Junior High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Show Low, AZ.
School address
District: Show Low Unified District (4393) · Arizona
NCES ID 040770000674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Show Low Junior High School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 040770000674 · Show Low, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 18.2:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Show Low High School (858 students)
Show Low Junior High School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Show Low Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Show Low High
Show Low High School
858 students
- This school
Show Low Junior High School
527 students
- Nikolaus Homes
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
383 students
- Whipple Ranch
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
351 students
- Linden Element 208
Linden Elementary School
208 students
- White Mountain 48
White Mountain Institute
48 students
What this shows Show Low Junior High School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Show Low Junior High School compares
Show Low 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 21% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% 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
39.3%
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
$8,990
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Show Low Junior High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Show Low Unified District (4393) reports $8,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Show Low Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whipple Ranch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Mountain Institute | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Show Low Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Show Low Junior High School
How many students attend Show Low Junior High School?
Show Low Junior High School has 527 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Show Low, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Show Low Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Show Low Junior High School is 18.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Show Low Junior High School?
38.0% of students at Show Low Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Show Low Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Show Low Junior High School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Show Low, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Show Low Junior High School?
Show Low Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Show Low Junior High School rank among public schools in Show Low?
By Resource Investment Index, Show Low Junior High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Show Low, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Show Low on the city page.
What other schools are in Show Low Unified District (4393)?
Besides Show Low Junior High School, Show Low Unified District (4393) also operates Show Low High School (858 students), Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School (383 students), and Whipple Ranch Elementary School (351 students). See the Show Low Unified District (4393) district page for the complete list.