- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Queen Creek, AZ
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040187002478
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High has class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187002478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High held near 1,127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 040187002478 · Queen Creek, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,171 enr · 21.3:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High held near 1,127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 1,171
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
1,171 students
What this shows Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High reports 1,171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High compares
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 83% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,171 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,171
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 83% in Arizona - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$11,085
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
How many students attend Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High has 1,171 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Queen Creek, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,143 (2022-23) → 1,127 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is 21.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?
8.0% of students at Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High rank among middle schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Queen Creek, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Queen Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.