Enrollment
105
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cloudcroft Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cloudcroft Middle
Cloudcroft Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, enrolling 105 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.6% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 105 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 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools also operates Cloudcroft Elementary (186 students) and Cloudcroft High (138 students) alongside Cloudcroft Middle.
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 Cloudcroft Middle compares
Cloudcroft Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,862
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cloudcroft Municipal Schools, which includes Cloudcroft Middle.
$17,862
Per student
+7%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 63.3%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cloudcroft on the city page.
Is Cloudcroft Middle a good school?
Cloudcroft Middle earns 51/100 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 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.
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