- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Capitan Middle shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-19.7%).
Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 350027000544 · Capitan, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 12.8:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Capitan Elementary (207 students)
Capitan Middle shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-19.7%). Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Capitan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Capitan Elemen
Capitan Elementary
207 students
- Capitan High
Capitan High
134 students
- This school
Capitan Middle
102 students
What this shows Capitan Middle reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capitan Middle compares
Capitan Middle is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~102 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.