Enrollment
102
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Capitan, NM
Capitan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Capitan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350027000544
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capitan Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Capitan · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Capitan Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capitan Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Capitan, NM.
School address
District: Capitan Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350027000544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Capitan Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Capitan Middle
Capitan Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Capitan, New Mexico, enrolling 102 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 102 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 53/100).
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Capitan Municipal Schools also operates Capitan Elementary (207 students) and Capitan High (134 students) alongside Capitan Middle.
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 Capitan Middle compares
Capitan Middle 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 50% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Capitan Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Capitan Municipal Schools, which includes Capitan Middle.
$15,375
Per student
-8%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 73.5%
Federal 9.6%
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 Capitan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capitan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capitan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle 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 (~102 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Capitan Middle
How many students attend Capitan Middle?
Capitan Middle has 102 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Capitan, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Capitan Middle is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Middle?
40.2% of students at Capitan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capitan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Capitan Middle is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Capitan, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capitan Middle?
Capitan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Capitan Middle rank among public schools in Capitan?
By Resource Investment Index, Capitan Middle ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Capitan on the city page.
Is Capitan Middle a good school?
Capitan Middle earns 48/100 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 Capitan Municipal Schools?
Besides Capitan Middle, Capitan Municipal Schools also operates Capitan Elementary (207 students) and Capitan High (134 students). See the Capitan Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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