Enrollment
46
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cimarron Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cimarron Middle
Cimarron Middle is a higher-need, small elementary school in Cimarron, New Mexico, enrolling 46 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of New Mexico schools, with 46 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (28%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 92 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Cimarron Municipal Schools also operates Eagle Nest Elementary (72 students) and Cimarron High (64 students) alongside Cimarron 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 Cimarron Middle compares
Cimarron 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,584
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cimarron Municipal Schools, which includes Cimarron Middle.
$19,584
Per student
+18%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 62.4%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~46 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cimarron on the city page.
Is Cimarron Middle a good school?
Cimarron Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of 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 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.
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