Enrollment
521
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aztec, NM
C.V. Koogler Middle
Federal NCES profile for C.V. Koogler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350015000136
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C.V. Koogler Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Aztec · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
C.V. Koogler Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C.V. Koogler Middle ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Aztec, NM.
School address
District: Aztec Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350015000136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C.V. Koogler Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at C.V. Koogler Middle
C.V. Koogler Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Aztec, New Mexico, enrolling 521 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #187, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 521 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aztec Municipal Schools spends $12,518 per pupil, 25% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 156 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 521 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Aztec Municipal Schools also operates Aztec High (696 students) and Lydia Rippey Elementary (354 students) alongside C.V. Koogler 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 C.V. Koogler Middle compares
C.V. Koogler 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$12,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.8%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, C.V. Koogler 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 Aztec Municipal Schools, which includes C.V. Koogler Middle.
$12,518
Per student
-25%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 65.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 C.V. Koogler Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lydia Rippey Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccoy Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mosaic Academy Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C.V. Koogler Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C.V. Koogler Middle
How many students attend C.V. Koogler Middle?
C.V. Koogler Middle has 521 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aztec, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.V. Koogler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at C.V. Koogler Middle is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C.V. Koogler Middle?
100.0% of students at C.V. Koogler Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C.V. Koogler Middle?
The largest demographic group at C.V. Koogler Middle is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Aztec, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C.V. Koogler Middle?
C.V. Koogler Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 C.V. Koogler Middle rank among public schools in Aztec?
By Resource Investment Index, C.V. Koogler Middle ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Aztec, 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 Aztec on the city page.
Is C.V. Koogler Middle a good school?
C.V. Koogler Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools. 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 Aztec Municipal Schools?
Besides C.V. Koogler Middle, Aztec Municipal Schools also operates Aztec High (696 students), Lydia Rippey Elementary (354 students), and Park Avenue Elementary (317 students). See the Aztec Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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