- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Carlos F. Vigil Middle shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 350090000814 · Espanola, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 12.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Espanola Valley High (869 students)
Carlos F. Vigil Middle shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Carlos F. Vigil Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Espanola Valle
Espanola Valley High
869 students
- This school
Carlos F. Vigil Middle
379 students
- Eutimio Salaza 339
Eutimio Salazar Elementary
339 students
- James Rodrigue 233
James Rodriguez Elementary
233 students
- Tony Quintana 208
Tony Quintana Elementary
208 students
- Alcalde Elemen 151
Alcalde Elementary
151 students
What this shows Carlos F. Vigil Middle reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlos F. Vigil Middle compares
Carlos F. Vigil 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 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 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
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
$16,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Espanola Public Schools reports $16,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~379 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), down 43.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.