- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nogales, AZ
Wade Carpenter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wade Carpenter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040553000456
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wade Carpenter Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Nogales · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wade Carpenter Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wade Carpenter Middle School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Nogales, AZ.
School address
District: Nogales Unified District (4457) · Arizona
NCES ID 040553000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Wade Carpenter Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 040553000456 · Nogales, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 21:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Nogales High School (1,774 students)
Wade Carpenter Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Wade Carpenter Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nogales High S
Nogales High School
1,774 students
- Desert Shadows
Desert Shadows Middle School
784 students
- This school 547
Wade Carpenter Middle School
547 students
- Francisco Vasq 508
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
508 students
- Lincoln Elemen 421
Lincoln Elementary School
421 students
- Mary L Welty E 381
Mary L Welty Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Wade Carpenter Middle School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wade Carpenter Middle School compares
Wade Carpenter Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 82% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% 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
$9,157
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.4, Wade Carpenter Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Nogales Unified District (4457) reports $9,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wade Carpenter Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nogales High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Shadows Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary L Welty Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wade Carpenter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Nogales
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wade Carpenter Middle School
How many students attend Wade Carpenter Middle School?
Wade Carpenter Middle School has 547 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nogales, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wade Carpenter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wade Carpenter Middle School is 21:1, which is 24% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wade Carpenter Middle School?
87.8% of students at Wade Carpenter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wade Carpenter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wade Carpenter Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment, in Nogales, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wade Carpenter Middle School?
Wade Carpenter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Wade Carpenter Middle School rank among public schools in Nogales?
By Resource Investment Index, Wade Carpenter Middle School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Nogales, 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 Nogales on the city page.
What other schools are in Nogales Unified District (4457)?
Besides Wade Carpenter Middle School, Nogales Unified District (4457) also operates Nogales High School (1,774 students), Desert Shadows Middle School (784 students), and Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School (508 students). See the Nogales Unified District (4457) district page for the complete list.