- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bayard, NM
Cobre High
Federal NCES profile for Cobre High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350060000227
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cobre High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bayard · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cobre High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cobre High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bayard, NM.
School address
District: Cobre Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350060000227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Cobre High held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 350060000227 · Bayard, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Snell Middle (201 students)
Cobre High held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cobre High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cobre High
257 students
- Snell Middle
Snell Middle
201 students
- Bayard Element
Bayard Elementary
156 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
133 students
- Hurley Element
Hurley Elementary
114 students
- San Lorenzo El 78
San Lorenzo Elementary
78 students
What this shows Cobre High reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cobre High compares
Cobre High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$22,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.9%
White 7.0%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Cobre High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cobre Consolidated Schools reports $22,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cobre High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayard Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hurley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cobre High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cobre High
How many students attend Cobre High?
Cobre High has 257 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bayard, NM. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cobre High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cobre High is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 14% 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 Cobre High?
100.0% of students at Cobre High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cobre High?
The largest demographic group at Cobre High is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in Bayard, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cobre High?
Cobre High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Cobre High rank among public schools in Bayard?
By Resource Investment Index, Cobre High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bayard, 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 Cobre Consolidated Schools?
Besides Cobre High, Cobre Consolidated Schools also operates Snell Middle (201 students), Bayard Elementary (156 students), and Central Elementary (133 students). See the Cobre Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.