- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cimarron, NM
Cimarron High
Federal NCES profile for Cimarron High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350048000198
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cimarron High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cimarron · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cimarron High has class sizes smaller than 93% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cimarron High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cimarron, NM.
School address
District: Cimarron Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350048000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Cimarron High grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350048000198 · Cimarron, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 8:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Nest Elementary (72 students)
Cimarron High grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cimarron High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Nest Ele
Eagle Nest Elementary
72 students
- This school
Cimarron High
64 students
- Cimarron Eleme
Cimarron Elementary
60 students
- Eagle Nest Mid
Eagle Nest Middle
57 students
- Cimarron Middl
Cimarron Middle
46 students
- Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley High
40 students
What this shows Cimarron High reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cimarron High compares
Cimarron High is a growing 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 43% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 43% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 7% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,214
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 21.9%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Cimarron High is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Cimarron Municipal Schools reports $23,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cimarron High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Nest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cimarron Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Nest Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cimarron Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreno Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cimarron High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high 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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cimarron High
How many students attend Cimarron High?
Cimarron High has 64 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cimarron, NM. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cimarron High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cimarron High is 8:1, which is 43% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cimarron High?
45.8% of students at Cimarron High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cimarron High?
The largest demographic group at Cimarron High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Cimarron, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cimarron High?
Cimarron High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Cimarron High rank among public schools in Cimarron?
By Resource Investment Index, Cimarron High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cimarron, 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 Cimarron Municipal Schools?
Besides Cimarron High, Cimarron Municipal Schools also operates Eagle Nest Elementary (72 students), Cimarron Elementary (60 students), and Eagle Nest Middle (57 students). See the Cimarron Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.