Enrollment
513
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alamogordo, NM
Chaparral Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350003000003
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Alamogordo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Middle ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Alamogordo, NM.
School address
District: Alamogordo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350003000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chaparral Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chaparral Middle
Chaparral Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Alamogordo, New Mexico, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 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 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 513 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alamogordo Public Schools spends $11,242 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Alamogordo Public Schools also operates Alamogordo High (1,440 students) and Holloman Elementary (517 students) alongside Chaparral 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 Chaparral Middle compares
Chaparral 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 47% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$11,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 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 48.5%
White 36.3%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Chaparral Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamogordo Public Schools, which includes Chaparral Middle.
$11,242
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 68.6%
Federal 19.0%
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 Chaparral Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holloman Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Star Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Hills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaparral Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chaparral Middle
How many students attend Chaparral Middle?
Chaparral Middle has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alamogordo, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Middle is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaparral Middle?
42.7% of students at Chaparral Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Alamogordo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral Middle?
Chaparral Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Chaparral Middle rank among public schools in Alamogordo?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Middle ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Alamogordo, 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 Alamogordo on the city page.
Is Chaparral Middle a good school?
Chaparral Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Alamogordo Public Schools?
Besides Chaparral Middle, Alamogordo Public Schools also operates Alamogordo High (1,440 students), Holloman Elementary (517 students), and Mountain View Middle (479 students). See the Alamogordo Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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