Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winslow, AZ

Winslow Junior High School

Federal NCES profile for Winslow Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.

2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040946000976
0/100100/10034/100
👥 S:T ratio
31
🌟 Gifted program
70
📋 Attendance
0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →

The verdict

Winslow Junior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.

#3 of 4
public schools in Winslow · Resource Index
34
Resource Index · Typical
17.2:1
students per teacher
43.0%
free-lunch eligible

Winslow Junior High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.

By Resource Investment Index, Winslow Junior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winslow, AZ.

Enrollment

293

Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data

Teachers (FTE)

17.0

Federal CCD staff survey

Students per teacher

17.2:1

vs 17:1 Arizona avg

+1% vs state

Free-lunch eligible

43.0%

vs 48.3% Arizona avg

-11% vs state

Student-teacher ratio in context

How Winslow Junior High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians

Slightly above state median

Source: NCES Common Core of Data As of 2024-25 federal staff survey Total enrollment ÷ full-time-equivalent classroom teachers

What stands out at Winslow Junior High School

Winslow Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Winslow, Arizona, enrolling 293 students.

At 17.2:1, 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 43.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.

With 293 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.

Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.

Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.

Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 67/100).

Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).

Its district draws 34.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.

Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 293 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.

Winslow Unified District (4387) also operates Winslow High School (647 students) and Jefferson Elementary School (378 students) alongside Winslow Junior High 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 Winslow Junior High School compares

Winslow Junior High 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 17.2:1 ▲ 1% 17:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 43.0% ▼ 11% 48.3% 51.7%
Enrollment 293 top 63% - -

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.

Equity indicators (what these measure)

Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible - 11% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher - 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Arizona - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.3%
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
$10,962
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.9 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

American Indian / Alaska Native 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
Two or More 12.3%
White 9.2%
African American 0.3%

Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 43.3% of enrollment.

Student-body diversity index 66.8/100

Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Winslow Junior High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.

Programs

Gifted & talented Yes

Funding & spending

District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winslow Unified District (4387), which includes Winslow Junior High School.

$10,962
Per student
-17%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 46.2%
Federal 34.1%

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 Winslow Junior High School Compares to District-Mates

School Enrollment Economic Profile Student-Teacher Ratio
Winslow High School Larger Similar economic need Higher S:T ratio
Jefferson Elementary School Larger Similar economic need Higher S:T ratio
Washington School Similar size Lower economic need Similar S:T ratio
Bonnie Brennan School Similar size Similar economic need Lower S:T ratio

Comparisons are relative to Winslow Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.

Other Schools in This District

Winslow Unified District (4387) · 4 sibling schools

View district profile

Similar middle 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.

Next steps

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Frequently asked questions about Winslow Junior High School

How many students attend Winslow Junior High School?

Winslow Junior High School has 293 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winslow, AZ.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winslow Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winslow Junior High School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.

What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winslow Junior High School?

43.0% of students at Winslow Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.

What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winslow Junior High School?

The largest demographic group at Winslow Junior High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 43.3% of enrollment, in Winslow, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.

What is the Resource Investment Index for Winslow Junior High School?

Winslow Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).

How does Winslow Junior High School rank among public schools in Winslow?

By Resource Investment Index, Winslow Junior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winslow, 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 Winslow on the city page.

Is Winslow Junior High School a good school?

Winslow Junior High School earns 34/100 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 Winslow Unified District (4387)?

Besides Winslow Junior High School, Winslow Unified District (4387) also operates Winslow High School (647 students), Jefferson Elementary School (378 students), and Washington School (254 students). See the Winslow Unified District (4387) district page for the complete list.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2021-22) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

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