- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cimarron, NM
Cimarron Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cimarron Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350048000699
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cimarron Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cimarron · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cimarron Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cimarron Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cimarron, NM.
School address
District: Cimarron Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350048000699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Cimarron Middle shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-18.4%).
Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 350048000699 · Cimarron, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 11.5:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Nest Elementary (72 students)
Cimarron Middle shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-18.4%). Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cimarron Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Nest Ele
Eagle Nest Elementary
72 students
- Cimarron High
Cimarron High
64 students
- Cimarron Eleme
Cimarron Elementary
60 students
- Eagle Nest Mid
Eagle Nest Middle
57 students
- This school
Cimarron Middle
46 students
- Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley High
40 students
What this shows Cimarron Middle reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cimarron Middle compares
Cimarron 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▼ 14% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 29% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.4%
White 28.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Cimarron Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Nest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cimarron High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cimarron Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Nest Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moreno Valley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cimarron Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~46 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cimarron Middle
How many students attend Cimarron Middle?
Cimarron Middle has 46 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cimarron, NM. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Middle is 11.5:1, which is 18% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Middle?
69.4% of students at Cimarron Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cimarron Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cimarron Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment, in Cimarron, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cimarron Middle?
Cimarron Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Cimarron?
By Resource Investment Index, Cimarron Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Cimarron Municipal Schools also operates Eagle Nest Elementary (72 students), Cimarron High (64 students), and Cimarron Elementary (60 students). See the Cimarron Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.