Enrollment
434
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Snowflake, AZ
Snowflake Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Snowflake Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040782000695
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snowflake Junior High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Snowflake · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Snowflake Junior High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snowflake Junior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Snowflake, AZ.
School address
District: Snowflake Unified District (4391) · Arizona
NCES ID 040782000695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Snowflake Junior High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Snowflake Junior High School
Snowflake Junior High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Snowflake, Arizona, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Arizona schools and 34% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 285 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #274, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Snowflake Unified District (4391) spends $7,928 per pupil, 40% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 139 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 434 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Snowflake Unified District (4391) also operates Snowflake High School (949 students) and Highland Primary School (503 students) alongside Snowflake 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 Snowflake Junior High School compares
Snowflake 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 89% in Arizona - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.7%
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
$7,928
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 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 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Snowflake Junior High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snowflake Unified District (4391), which includes Snowflake Junior High School.
$7,928
Per student
-40%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 56.0%
Federal 23.8%
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 Snowflake Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snowflake Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snowflake Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other 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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Snowflake Junior High School
How many students attend Snowflake Junior High School?
Snowflake Junior High School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Snowflake, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snowflake Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Snowflake Junior High School is 22.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snowflake Junior High School?
34.0% of students at Snowflake Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snowflake Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Snowflake Junior High School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Snowflake, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snowflake Junior High School?
Snowflake Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Snowflake Junior High School rank among public schools in Snowflake?
By Resource Investment Index, Snowflake Junior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Snowflake, 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 Snowflake on the city page.
Is Snowflake Junior High School a good school?
Snowflake Junior High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Arizona schools. 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 Snowflake Unified District (4391)?
Besides Snowflake Junior High School, Snowflake Unified District (4391) also operates Snowflake High School (949 students), Highland Primary School (503 students), and Snowflake Intermediate School (423 students). See the Snowflake Unified District (4391) district page for the complete list.
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