- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cloudcroft, NM
Cloudcroft Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cloudcroft Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350054030005
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cloudcroft Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cloudcroft · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cloudcroft Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cloudcroft Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cloudcroft, NM.
School address
District: Cloudcroft Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350054030005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Cloudcroft Middle grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+18.8%).
Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 350054030005 · Cloudcroft, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 15:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cloudcroft Elementary (186 students)
Cloudcroft Middle grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+18.8%). Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cloudcroft Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cloudcroft Ele
Cloudcroft Elementary
186 students
- Cloudcroft Hig
Cloudcroft High
138 students
- This school
Cloudcroft Middle
105 students
What this shows Cloudcroft Middle reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cloudcroft Middle compares
Cloudcroft Middle 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 56% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Cloudcroft Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudcroft Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloudcroft High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cloudcroft Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cloudcroft Middle
How many students attend Cloudcroft Middle?
Cloudcroft Middle has 105 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cloudcroft, NM. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft Middle is 15:1, which is 7% 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 Cloudcroft Middle?
35.6% of students at Cloudcroft Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cloudcroft Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cloudcroft Middle is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Cloudcroft, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloudcroft Middle?
Cloudcroft Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Cloudcroft?
By Resource Investment Index, Cloudcroft Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Cloudcroft Municipal Schools also operates Cloudcroft Elementary (186 students) and Cloudcroft High (138 students). See the Cloudcroft Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.