- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dexter, NM
Dexter High
Federal NCES profile for Dexter High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350075000248
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dexter High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dexter High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dexter, NM.
School address
District: Dexter Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350075000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Dexter High grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 350075000248 · Dexter, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dexter Elementary (330 students)
Dexter High grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Dexter High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dexter Element
Dexter Elementary
330 students
- This school
Dexter High
264 students
- Dexter Middle
Dexter Middle
178 students
What this shows Dexter High reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dexter High compares
Dexter 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$20,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
White 12.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Dexter High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Dexter Consolidated Schools reports $20,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dexter High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dexter High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dexter High
How many students attend Dexter High?
Dexter High has 264 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dexter, NM. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter High is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Dexter High?
100.0% of students at Dexter High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dexter High?
The largest demographic group at Dexter High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Dexter, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dexter High?
Dexter High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Dexter High rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dexter, 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 Dexter Consolidated Schools?
Besides Dexter High, Dexter Consolidated Schools also operates Dexter Elementary (330 students) and Dexter Middle (178 students). See the Dexter Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.