Enrollment
379
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Espanola, NM
Carlos F. Vigil Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carlos F. Vigil Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350090000814
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlos F. Vigil Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Espanola · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlos F. Vigil Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlos F. Vigil Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Espanola, NM.
School address
District: Espanola Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350090000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlos F. Vigil Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlos F. Vigil Middle
Carlos F. Vigil Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Espanola, New Mexico, enrolling 379 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 379 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 240 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 379 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Espanola Public Schools also operates Espanola Valley High (869 students) and Eutimio Salazar Elementary (339 students) alongside Carlos F. Vigil 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 Carlos F. Vigil Middle compares
Carlos F. Vigil 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,886
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 91.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
White 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Carlos F. Vigil Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Espanola Public Schools, which includes Carlos F. Vigil Middle.
$14,886
Per student
-11%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.0%
State 69.3%
Federal 21.7%
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 Carlos F. Vigil Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eutimio Salazar Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Rodriguez Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tony Quintana Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcalde Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlos F. Vigil Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~379 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carlos F. Vigil Middle
How many students attend Carlos F. Vigil Middle?
Carlos F. Vigil Middle has 379 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Espanola, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlos F. Vigil Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlos F. Vigil Middle is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Carlos F. Vigil Middle?
100.0% of students at Carlos F. Vigil Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlos F. Vigil Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carlos F. Vigil Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment, in Espanola, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlos F. Vigil Middle?
Carlos F. Vigil Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlos F. Vigil Middle rank among public schools in Espanola?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlos F. Vigil Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Espanola, 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 Espanola on the city page.
Is Carlos F. Vigil Middle a good school?
Carlos F. Vigil Middle earns 61/100 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 Espanola Public Schools?
Besides Carlos F. Vigil Middle, Espanola Public Schools also operates Espanola Valley High (869 students), Eutimio Salazar Elementary (339 students), and James Rodriguez Elementary (233 students). See the Espanola Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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