- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350051000203
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Clayton High shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 350051000203 · Clayton, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 15.1:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvis Elementary (152 students)
Clayton High shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Clayton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvis Elementa
Alvis Elementary
152 students
- This school
Clayton High
121 students
- Kiser Elementa
Kiser Elementary
63 students
- Clayton Junior
Clayton Junior High
61 students
What this shows Clayton High reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton High compares
Clayton High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Clayton Municipal Schools reports $19,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~121 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), down 12.
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.