- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Williams Field High School
Federal NCES profile for Williams Field High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040378002835
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Field High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Field High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Field High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Higley Unified School District (4248) · Arizona
NCES ID 040378002835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Williams Field High School held near 2,195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+80 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 98.7 → 99.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+80 students YoY 040378002835 · Gilbert, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,150 enr · 21.9:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Higley High School (2,005 students)
Williams Field High School held near 2,195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+80 headcount). Teacher FTE added 98.7 → 99.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Williams Field High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Williams Field High School
2,150 students
- Higley High Sc
Higley High School
2,005 students
- Sossaman Middl
Sossaman Middle School
1,094 students
- San Tan Elemen 854
San Tan Elementary
854 students
- Cooley Middle 795
Cooley Middle School
795 students
- Bridges Elemen 770
Bridges Elementary School
770 students
What this shows Williams Field High School reports 2,150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Field High School compares
Williams Field High 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 73% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,150 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,150
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 86% in Arizona - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$9,611
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Williams Field High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Higley Unified School District (4248) reports $9,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williams Field High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sossaman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Tan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Field High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~2,150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williams Field High School
How many students attend Williams Field High School?
Williams Field High School has 2,150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,115 (2022-23) → 2,195 (2023-24), nearly flat (+80).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Field High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Field High School is 21.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams Field High School?
13.0% of students at Williams Field High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Field High School?
The largest demographic group at Williams Field High School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Field High School?
Williams Field High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Williams Field High School rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Field High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Besides Williams Field High School, Higley Unified School District (4248) also operates Higley High School (2,005 students), Sossaman Middle School (1,094 students), and San Tan Elementary (854 students). See the Higley Unified School District (4248) district page for the complete list.