Enrollment
170
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eunice, NM
Caton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Caton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350096000623
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caton Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eunice · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Caton Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caton Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eunice, NM.
School address
District: Eunice Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350096000623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caton Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caton Middle
Caton Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Eunice, New Mexico, enrolling 170 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 170 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 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (31%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 49 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 170 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Eunice Municipal Schools also operates Mettie Jordan Elementary (357 students) and Eunice High (221 students) alongside Caton 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 Caton Middle compares
Caton 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 33% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$13,500
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
White 30.6%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Caton Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eunice Municipal Schools, which includes Caton Middle.
$13,500
Per student
-19%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 27.7%
Federal 2.9%
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 Caton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mettie Jordan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eunice High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Caton Middle
How many students attend Caton Middle?
Caton Middle has 170 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eunice, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Caton Middle is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caton Middle?
54.0% of students at Caton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Caton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Eunice, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caton Middle?
Caton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caton Middle rank among public schools in Eunice?
By Resource Investment Index, Caton Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eunice, 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 Eunice on the city page.
Is Caton Middle a good school?
Caton Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools. 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 Eunice Municipal Schools?
Besides Caton Middle, Eunice Municipal Schools also operates Mettie Jordan Elementary (357 students) and Eunice High (221 students). See the Eunice Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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