- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Capitan, NM
Capitan High
Federal NCES profile for Capitan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350027000161
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capitan High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Capitan · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Capitan High has class sizes smaller than 80% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capitan High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Capitan, NM.
School address
District: Capitan Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350027000161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Capitan High grew from 142 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 350027000161 · Capitan, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 10.3:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Capitan Elementary (207 students)
Capitan High grew from 142 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Capitan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Capitan Elemen
Capitan Elementary
207 students
- This school
Capitan High
134 students
- Capitan Middle
Capitan Middle
102 students
What this shows Capitan High reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capitan High compares
Capitan High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 54% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 20% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Capitan High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Capitan Municipal Schools reports $16,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Capitan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capitan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capitan High
How many students attend Capitan High?
Capitan High has 134 students enrolled. It is a high school in Capitan, NM. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Capitan High is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capitan High?
37.3% of students at Capitan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capitan High?
The largest demographic group at Capitan High is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Capitan, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capitan High?
Capitan High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Capitan High rank among public schools in Capitan?
By Resource Investment Index, Capitan High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Capitan, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Capitan Municipal Schools?
Besides Capitan High, Capitan Municipal Schools also operates Capitan Elementary (207 students) and Capitan Middle (102 students). See the Capitan Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.