Enrollment
313
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Johns, AZ
St Johns Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St Johns Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040808001105
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Johns Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in St Johns · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
St Johns Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Johns Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St Johns, AZ.
School address
District: St Johns Unified District (4153) · Arizona
NCES ID 040808001105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Johns Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Johns Middle School
St Johns Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in St Johns, Arizona, enrolling 313 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 169 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #113.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St Johns Unified District (4153) spends $10,322 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St Johns Unified District (4153) also operates St Johns High School (294 students) and Coronado Elementary School (247 students) alongside St Johns Middle 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 St Johns Middle School compares
St Johns Middle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 24% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$10,322
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.6%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, St Johns Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Johns Unified District (4153), which includes St Johns Middle School.
$10,322
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 20.5%
Federal 14.9%
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 St Johns Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coronado Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Johns Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Johns Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~313 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about St Johns Middle School
How many students attend St Johns Middle School?
St Johns Middle School has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Johns, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Johns Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 0% 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 St Johns Middle School?
36.8% of students at St Johns Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Johns Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St Johns Middle School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in St Johns, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Johns Middle School?
St Johns Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 St Johns Middle School rank among public schools in St Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, St Johns Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St Johns, 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 St Johns on the city page.
Is St Johns Middle School a good school?
St Johns Middle School earns 26/100 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 St Johns Unified District (4153)?
Besides St Johns Middle School, St Johns Unified District (4153) also operates St Johns High School (294 students), Coronado Elementary School (247 students), and St. Johns Learning Center (16 students). See the St Johns Unified District (4153) district page for the complete list.
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