- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goodyear, AZ
Western Sky Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Western Sky Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040438001547
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Sky Middle School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools.
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 952
- students enrolled
Western Sky Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438001547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Western Sky Middle School held near 936 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 040438001547 · Goodyear, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 23.2:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students)
Western Sky Middle School held near 936 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Western Sky Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belen Soto Ele
Belen Soto Elementary School
1,123 students
- Verrado Herita
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014 students
- This school
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- Verrado Elemen
Verrado Elementary School
847 students
- Wigwam Creek M
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782 students
- Verrado Middle
Verrado Middle School
731 students
What this shows Western Sky Middle School reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Sky Middle School compares
Western Sky 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 67% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$9,992
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 38.8%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Western Sky Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Elementary District (4281) reports $9,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Sky Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Verrado Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Sky Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~952 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Sky Middle School
How many students attend Western Sky Middle School?
Western Sky Middle School has 952 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goodyear, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 936 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Sky Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Sky Middle School is 23.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Sky Middle School?
15.9% of students at Western Sky Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Sky Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Western Sky Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in Goodyear, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Sky Middle School?
Western Sky Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides Western Sky Middle School, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students), Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students), and Verrado Elementary School (847 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.