- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Clayton Junior High grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 5.3 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 350051000204 · Clayton, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 12.2:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvis Elementary (152 students)
Clayton Junior High grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE held 5.3 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Clayton Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvis Elementa
Alvis Elementary
152 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
121 students
- Kiser Elementa
Kiser Elementary
63 students
- This school
Clayton Junior High
61 students
What this shows Clayton Junior High reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton Junior High compares
Clayton Junior High is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~61 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), up 6.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.