- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carrizozo, NM
Carrizozo High
Federal NCES profile for Carrizozo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350033000177
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrizozo High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Carrizozo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrizozo High has class sizes smaller than 87% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrizozo High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Carrizozo, NM.
School address
District: Carrizozo Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350033000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Carrizozo High grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350033000177 · Carrizozo, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 9.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Carrizozo Elementary (72 students)
Carrizozo High grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Carrizozo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carrizozo Elem
Carrizozo Elementary
72 students
- This school
Carrizozo High
47 students
- Carrizozo Midd 25
Carrizozo Middle
25 students
What this shows Carrizozo High reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrizozo High compares
Carrizozo 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 13% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,739
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%
White 38.3%
African American 8.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Carrizozo High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Carrizozo Municipal Schools reports $24,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrizozo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrizozo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrizozo Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrizozo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~47 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carrizozo High
How many students attend Carrizozo High?
Carrizozo High has 47 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carrizozo, NM. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrizozo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrizozo High is 9.4:1, which is 33% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 40% 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 Carrizozo High?
100.0% of students at Carrizozo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrizozo High?
The largest demographic group at Carrizozo High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment, in Carrizozo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrizozo High?
Carrizozo High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Carrizozo High rank among public schools in Carrizozo?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrizozo High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Carrizozo, 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 Carrizozo Municipal Schools?
Besides Carrizozo High, Carrizozo Municipal Schools also operates Carrizozo Elementary (72 students) and Carrizozo Middle (25 students). See the Carrizozo Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.