- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Chaparral Middle shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 350003000003 · Alamogordo, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 14.7:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Alamogordo High (1,440 students)
Chaparral Middle shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Chaparral Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alamogordo Hig
Alamogordo High
1,440 students
- Holloman Eleme 517
Holloman Elementary
517 students
- This school 513
Chaparral Middle
513 students
- Mountain View 479
Mountain View Middle
479 students
- Desert Star El 466
Desert Star Elementary
466 students
- Sunset Hills E 436
Sunset Hills Elementary
436 students
What this shows Chaparral Middle reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral Middle compares
Chaparral Middle is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,655
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Alamogordo Public Schools reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~513 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), down 62.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.