Enrollment
61
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clayton, NM
Clayton Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Clayton Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350051000204
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton Junior High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton Junior High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Junior High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Clayton, NM.
School address
District: Clayton Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350051000204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clayton Junior High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clayton Junior High
Clayton Junior High is a higher-need, small middle school in Clayton, New Mexico, enrolling 61 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 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 66.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 61 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (31%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 61 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% 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 Clayton High (121 students) alongside Clayton Junior 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 Junior High compares
Clayton Junior 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▼ 18% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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 61 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 63.9%
White 31.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Clayton Junior High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton Municipal Schools, which includes Clayton Junior 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 Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiser Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton Junior 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
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle 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 (~61 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clayton Junior High
How many students attend Clayton Junior High?
Clayton Junior High has 61 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clayton, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Junior High is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Clayton Junior High?
66.1% of students at Clayton Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Clayton Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment, in Clayton, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton Junior High?
Clayton Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Clayton Junior High rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Junior High ranks #1 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 Junior High a good school?
Clayton Junior High earns 50/100 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 Junior High, Clayton Municipal Schools also operates Alvis Elementary (152 students), Clayton High (121 students), and Kiser Elementary (63 students). See the Clayton Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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