Enrollment
539
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Artesia Park Junior High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Artesia Park Junior High
Artesia Park Junior High is a large combined-grade school in Artesia, New Mexico, enrolling 539 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 539 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 43 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #43, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (40%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 539 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Artesia Public Schools spends $11,580 per pupil, 30% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia High (806 students) and Artesia Zia Intermediate (550 students) alongside Artesia Park Junior High.
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 Artesia Park Junior High compares
Artesia Park Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Artesia Public Schools, which includes Artesia Park Junior High.
$11,580
Per student
-30%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 58.2%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Artesia Park Junior High a good school?
Artesia Park Junior High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico 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 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.
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