- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Las Cruces, NM
Camino Real Middle
Federal NCES profile for Camino Real Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350150000765
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camino Real Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Las Cruces · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camino Real Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camino Real Middle ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Las Cruces, NM.
School address
District: Las Cruces Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350150000765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Camino Real Middle held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 350150000765 · Las Cruces, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 17.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Organ Mountain High School (2,128 students)
Camino Real Middle held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Camino Real Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Organ Mountain
Organ Mountain High School
2,128 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,713 students
- Las Cruces Hig
Las Cruces High
1,703 students
- Mayfield High
Mayfield High
1,327 students
- This school
Camino Real Middle
933 students
- Mesa Middle 728
Mesa Middle
728 students
What this shows Camino Real Middle reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camino Real Middle compares
Camino Real Middle 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$14,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 933 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.9%
White 24.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Camino Real Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Las Cruces Public Schools reports $14,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camino Real Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organ Mountain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Cruces High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camino Real Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~933 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camino Real Middle
How many students attend Camino Real Middle?
Camino Real Middle has 933 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Las Cruces, NM. CCD year-over-year: 965 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camino Real Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Camino Real Middle is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camino Real Middle?
100.0% of students at Camino Real Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camino Real Middle?
The largest demographic group at Camino Real Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment, in Las Cruces, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camino Real Middle?
Camino Real Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Camino Real Middle rank among middle schools in Las Cruces?
By Resource Investment Index, Camino Real Middle ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Las Cruces, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Las Cruces on the city page.
What other schools are in Las Cruces Public Schools?
Besides Camino Real Middle, Las Cruces Public Schools also operates Organ Mountain High School (2,128 students), Centennial High School (1,713 students), and Las Cruces High (1,703 students). See the Las Cruces Public Schools district page for the complete list.