- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Litchfield Park, AZ
Wigwam Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wigwam Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040438002004
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wigwam Creek Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Litchfield Park · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wigwam Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wigwam Creek Middle School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Litchfield Park, AZ.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438002004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Wigwam Creek Middle School shrank from 785 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 040438002004 · Litchfield Park, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 18.2:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students)
Wigwam Creek Middle School shrank from 785 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Wigwam Creek 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
- Western Sky Mi
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- Verrado Elemen
Verrado Elementary School
847 students
- This school
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782 students
- Verrado Middle
Verrado Middle School
731 students
What this shows Wigwam Creek Middle School reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wigwam Creek Middle School compares
Wigwam Creek 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Arizona - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.8%
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
179
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
White 21.7%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Wigwam Creek 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 Wigwam Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wigwam Creek 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
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Litchfield Park
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wigwam Creek Middle School
How many students attend Wigwam Creek Middle School?
Wigwam Creek Middle School has 782 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Litchfield Park, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 785 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wigwam Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wigwam Creek Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wigwam Creek Middle School?
34.9% of students at Wigwam Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wigwam Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wigwam Creek Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Litchfield Park, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wigwam Creek Middle School?
Wigwam Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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).
How does Wigwam Creek Middle School rank among elementary schools in Litchfield Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Wigwam Creek Middle School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Litchfield Park, 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 Litchfield Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides Wigwam Creek 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.