Enrollment
731
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buckeye, AZ
Verrado Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Verrado Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040438002431
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verrado Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Verrado Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verrado Middle School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438002431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Verrado Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Verrado Middle School
Verrado Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Buckeye, Arizona, enrolling 731 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.0% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 731 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #234, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (40%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Litchfield Elementary District (4281) spends $8,750 per pupil, 33% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Buckeye's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Hearts Academies - Roosevelt (934 students): Verrado Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students) and Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students) alongside Verrado 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 Verrado Middle School compares
Verrado 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 67% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 84% in Arizona - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$8,750
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
80
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
White 40.4%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Verrado Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Litchfield Elementary District (4281), which includes Verrado Middle School.
$8,750
Per student
-33%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 50.0%
Federal 13.2%
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 Verrado Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verrado Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Buckeye
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~731 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Verrado Middle School
How many students attend Verrado Middle School?
Verrado Middle School has 731 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buckeye, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verrado Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verrado Middle School is 21.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Verrado Middle School?
16.0% of students at Verrado Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verrado Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Verrado Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verrado Middle School?
Verrado Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Verrado Middle School rank among elementary schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Verrado Middle School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Buckeye, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Buckeye on the city page.
Is Verrado Middle School a good school?
Verrado Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides Verrado Middle School, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students), Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students), and Western Sky Middle School (952 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.
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