- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Casa Grande, AZ
Villago Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Villago Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040171002872
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Villago Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Casa Grande · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Villago Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Villago Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Casa Grande, AZ.
School address
District: Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) · Arizona
NCES ID 040171002872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Villago Middle School shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 040171002872 · Casa Grande, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
723 enr · 18.5:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Cactus Middle School (737 students)
Villago Middle School shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Villago Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cactus Middle
Cactus Middle School
737 students
- This school
Villago Middle School
723 students
- Mccartney Ranc
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
668 students
- Casa Grande Mi
Casa Grande Middle School
648 students
- Palo Verde Sch
Palo Verde School
548 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Villago Middle School reports 723 students on the CCD universe file.
How Villago Middle School compares
Villago Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
78.1%
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
$10,237
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 723 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
White 22.8%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Villago Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) reports $10,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Villago Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccartney Ranch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Casa Grande Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Villago Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools in Casa Grande
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~723 students)
Frequently asked questions about Villago Middle School
How many students attend Villago Middle School?
Villago Middle School has 723 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Casa Grande, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villago Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villago Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Villago Middle School?
42.9% of students at Villago Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Villago Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Villago Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Casa Grande, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Villago Middle School?
Villago Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Villago Middle School rank among public schools in Casa Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Villago Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Casa Grande, 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 Casa Grande on the city page.
What other schools are in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
Besides Villago Middle School, Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) also operates Cactus Middle School (737 students), Mccartney Ranch Elementary School (668 students), and Casa Grande Middle School (648 students). See the Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) district page for the complete list.