- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Artesia, NM
Artesia Park Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Artesia Park Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350012000130
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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
Artesia Park Junior High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Artesia · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Artesia Park Junior High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Artesia Park Junior High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Artesia, NM.
School address
District: Artesia Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350012000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Artesia Park Junior High held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 350012000130 · Artesia, NM Other · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 14.6:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Artesia High (806 students)
Artesia Park Junior High held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Artesia Park Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Artesia High
Artesia High
806 students
- Artesia Zia In
Artesia Zia Intermediate
550 students
- This school
Artesia Park Junior High
539 students
- Yeso Elementar
Yeso Elementary
482 students
- Yucca Elementa
Yucca Elementary
354 students
- Grand Heights
Grand Heights Early Childhood
348 students
What this shows Artesia Park Junior High reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Artesia Park Junior High compares
Artesia Park Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 53% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.5%
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
$13,325
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
White 39.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Artesia Park Junior High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Artesia Public Schools reports $13,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Artesia Park Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Artesia Zia Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yeso Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yucca Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Heights Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Artesia Park Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Artesia Park Junior High
How many students attend Artesia Park Junior High?
Artesia Park Junior High has 539 students enrolled. It is a public school in Artesia, NM. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Artesia Park Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Artesia Park Junior High is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Artesia Park Junior High?
38.3% of students at Artesia Park Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Artesia Park Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Artesia Park Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Artesia, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Artesia Park Junior High?
Artesia Park Junior 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 Artesia Park Junior High rank among public schools in Artesia?
By Resource Investment Index, Artesia Park Junior High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Artesia, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Artesia on the city page.
What other schools are in Artesia Public Schools?
Besides Artesia Park Junior High, Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia High (806 students), Artesia Zia Intermediate (550 students), and Yeso Elementary (482 students). See the Artesia Public Schools district page for the complete list.