- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tombstone, AZ
Walter J Meyer School
Federal NCES profile for Walter J Meyer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040860000810
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter J Meyer School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 151
- students enrolled
Walter J Meyer School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tombstone Unified District (4168) · Arizona
NCES ID 040860000810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Walter J Meyer School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 040860000810 · Tombstone, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 16.8:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Tombstone High School (461 students)
Walter J Meyer School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Walter J Meyer School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tombstone High
Tombstone High School
461 students
- Huachuca City
Huachuca City School
262 students
- This school 151
Walter J Meyer School
151 students
What this shows Walter J Meyer School reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter J Meyer School compares
Walter J Meyer School is a growing 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Arizona - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.6%
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
$12,631
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Two or More 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Walter J Meyer School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Tombstone Unified District (4168) reports $12,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter J Meyer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tombstone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huachuca City School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter J Meyer School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other 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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter J Meyer School
How many students attend Walter J Meyer School?
Walter J Meyer School has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tombstone, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter J Meyer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter J Meyer School is 16.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 7% 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 Walter J Meyer School?
62.6% of students at Walter J Meyer School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter J Meyer School?
The largest demographic group at Walter J Meyer School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Tombstone, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter J Meyer School?
Walter J Meyer School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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).
What other schools are in Tombstone Unified District (4168)?
Besides Walter J Meyer School, Tombstone Unified District (4168) also operates Tombstone High School (461 students) and Huachuca City School (262 students). See the Tombstone Unified District (4168) district page for the complete list.