- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chama, NM
Chama Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chama Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350042000193
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chama Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 40
- students enrolled
Chama Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chama Valley Indep. Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350042000193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
40 on latest CCD 350042000193 · Chama, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 20:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Escalante Middle/High School (134 students)
Chama Middle CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Chama Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Escalante Midd
Escalante Middle/High School
134 students
- Tierra Amarill
Tierra Amarilla Elementary
76 students
- Chama Elementa 52
Chama Elementary
52 students
- This school 40
Chama Middle
40 students
What this shows Chama Middle reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chama Middle compares
Chama Middle vs New Mexico and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 43% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
40
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
20:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,025
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chama Valley Indep. Schools reports $23,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chama Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escalante Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tierra Amarilla Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chama Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chama Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~40 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chama Middle
How many students attend Chama Middle?
Chama Middle has 40 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chama, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chama Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chama Middle is 20:1, which is 43% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chama Middle?
100.0% of students at Chama Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chama Middle?
Chama Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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).
What other schools are in Chama Valley Indep. Schools?
Besides Chama Middle, Chama Valley Indep. Schools also operates Escalante Middle/High School (134 students), Tierra Amarilla Elementary (76 students), and Chama Elementary (52 students). See the Chama Valley Indep. Schools district page for the complete list.