Enrollment
527
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Show Low Junior High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Show Low Junior High School
Show Low Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Show Low, Arizona, enrolling 527 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 527 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Show Low Unified District (4393) spends $8,008 per pupil, 39% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Show Low Unified District (4393) also operates Show Low High School (858 students) and Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School (383 students) alongside Show Low Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Show Low Junior High School compares
Show Low Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Show Low Unified District (4393), which includes Show Low Junior High School.
$8,008
Per student
-39%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 44.4%
Federal 16.4%
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.
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
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Show Low Junior High School a good school?
Show Low Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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