- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cloudcroft, NM
Cloudcroft High
Federal NCES profile for Cloudcroft High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350054000207
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cloudcroft High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cloudcroft · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cloudcroft High has class sizes smaller than 71% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cloudcroft High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cloudcroft, NM.
School address
District: Cloudcroft Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350054000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Cloudcroft High grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 350054000207 · Cloudcroft, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 11.5:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Cloudcroft Elementary (186 students)
Cloudcroft High grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cloudcroft High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cloudcroft Ele
Cloudcroft Elementary
186 students
- This school
Cloudcroft High
138 students
- Cloudcroft Mid
Cloudcroft Middle
105 students
What this shows Cloudcroft High reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cloudcroft High compares
Cloudcroft 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 56% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
31.2%
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
$19,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Cloudcroft High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cloudcroft Municipal Schools reports $19,069 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cloudcroft High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudcroft Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloudcroft Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cloudcroft High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cloudcroft High
How many students attend Cloudcroft High?
Cloudcroft High has 138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cloudcroft, NM. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft High 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 Cloudcroft High?
35.4% of students at Cloudcroft High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cloudcroft High?
The largest demographic group at Cloudcroft High is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Cloudcroft, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloudcroft High?
Cloudcroft High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Cloudcroft High rank among public schools in Cloudcroft?
By Resource Investment Index, Cloudcroft High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cloudcroft, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cloudcroft Municipal Schools?
Besides Cloudcroft High, Cloudcroft Municipal Schools also operates Cloudcroft Elementary (186 students) and Cloudcroft Middle (105 students). See the Cloudcroft Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.