- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Willcox Middle School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 040925000958 · Willcox, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 15.9:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Willcox High School (408 students)
Willcox Middle School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Willcox Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willcox High S
Willcox High School
408 students
- Willcox Elemen
Willcox Elementary School
378 students
- This school
Willcox Middle School
302 students
What this shows Willcox Middle School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willcox Middle School compares
Willcox 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,351
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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
District finance for Willcox Unified District (4170) reports $12,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~302 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.