Enrollment
121
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clayton, NM
Clayton High
Federal NCES profile for Clayton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350051000203
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Clayton, NM.
School address
District: Clayton Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350051000203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clayton High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clayton High
Clayton High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Clayton, New Mexico, enrolling 121 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 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 54.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 121 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (34%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 121 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clayton Municipal Schools also operates Alvis Elementary (152 students) and Kiser Elementary (63 students) alongside Clayton High.
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 Clayton High compares
Clayton High 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 33% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.5%
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
$17,530
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 65.3%
White 33.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Clayton High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton Municipal Schools, which includes Clayton High.
$17,530
Per student
+5%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 74.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 Clayton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiser Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Junior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high 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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Clayton High's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Clayton High
How many students attend Clayton High?
Clayton High has 121 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clayton, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton High is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clayton High?
54.2% of students at Clayton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton High?
The largest demographic group at Clayton High is Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment, in Clayton, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton High?
Clayton High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clayton High rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Clayton, 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 Clayton on the city page.
Is Clayton High a good school?
Clayton High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Clayton Municipal Schools?
Besides Clayton High, Clayton Municipal Schools also operates Alvis Elementary (152 students), Kiser Elementary (63 students), and Clayton Junior High (61 students). See the Clayton Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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