- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Artesia, NM
Artesia Zia Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Artesia Zia Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350012000134
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Artesia Zia Intermediate earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New Mexico schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Artesia · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Artesia Zia Intermediate has class sizes larger than 73% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Artesia Zia Intermediate ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Artesia, NM.
School address
District: Artesia Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350012000134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Artesia Zia Intermediate held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.9 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 350012000134 · Artesia, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 15.7:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Artesia High (806 students)
Artesia Zia Intermediate held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.9 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Artesia Zia Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Artesia High
Artesia High
806 students
- This school
Artesia Zia Intermediate
550 students
- Artesia Park J
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 Zia Intermediate reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Artesia Zia Intermediate compares
Artesia Zia Intermediate 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 48% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 32.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Artesia Zia Intermediate 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 Zia Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Artesia Park Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yeso Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yucca Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Heights Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Artesia Zia Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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 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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Artesia Zia Intermediate
How many students attend Artesia Zia Intermediate?
Artesia Zia Intermediate has 550 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Artesia, NM. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Artesia Zia Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Artesia Zia Intermediate is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Artesia Zia Intermediate?
42.3% of students at Artesia Zia Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Artesia Zia Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Artesia Zia Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Artesia, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Artesia Zia Intermediate?
Artesia Zia Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Artesia Zia Intermediate rank among public schools in Artesia?
By Resource Investment Index, Artesia Zia Intermediate ranks #8 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 Zia Intermediate, Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia High (806 students), Artesia Park Junior High (539 students), and Yeso Elementary (482 students). See the Artesia Public Schools district page for the complete list.