Enrollment
302
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willcox, AZ
Willcox Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Willcox Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040925000958
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willcox Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Willcox · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willcox Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willcox Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Willcox, AZ.
School address
District: Willcox Unified District (4170) · Arizona
NCES ID 040925000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willcox Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willcox Middle School
Willcox Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Willcox, Arizona, enrolling 302 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.8% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 302 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (25%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1208 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Willcox Unified District (4170) also operates Willcox High School (408 students) and Willcox Elementary School (378 students) alongside Willcox Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willcox Middle School compares
Willcox Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 16% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Arizona - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$11,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.5%
White 25.2%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Willcox Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willcox Unified District (4170), which includes Willcox Middle School.
$11,384
Per student
-13%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 42.8%
Federal 21.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Willcox Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willcox High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willcox Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willcox Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Willcox Middle School
How many students attend Willcox Middle School?
Willcox Middle School has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willcox, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willcox Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willcox Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% 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 Willcox Middle School?
55.8% of students at Willcox Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willcox Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Willcox Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Willcox, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willcox Middle School?
Willcox Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willcox Middle School rank among public schools in Willcox?
By Resource Investment Index, Willcox Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Willcox, 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 Willcox on the city page.
Is Willcox Middle School a good school?
Willcox Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Willcox Unified District (4170)?
Besides Willcox Middle School, Willcox Unified District (4170) also operates Willcox High School (408 students) and Willcox Elementary School (378 students). See the Willcox Unified District (4170) district page for the complete list.
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