- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Caton Middle held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 350096000623 · Eunice, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 17:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mettie Jordan Elementary (357 students)
Caton Middle held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Caton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mettie Jordan
Mettie Jordan Elementary
357 students
- Eunice High
Eunice High
221 students
- This school
Caton Middle
170 students
What this shows Caton Middle reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caton Middle compares
Caton Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Eunice Municipal Schools reports $15,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~170 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.