- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Fe, NM
Edward Ortiz Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edward Ortiz Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350237000610
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Ortiz Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Ortiz Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Ortiz Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237000610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Edward Ortiz Middle held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 350237000610 · Santa Fe, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 10.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
Edward Ortiz Middle held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Edward Ortiz Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High
1,491 students
- Capital High
Capital High
1,388 students
- El Camino Real
El Camino Real Academy Community
704 students
- Nina Otero Com
Nina Otero Community School
629 students
- Pinon Elementa 513
Pinon Elementary
513 students
- This school 416
Edward Ortiz Middle
416 students
What this shows Edward Ortiz Middle reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward Ortiz Middle compares
Edward Ortiz Middle 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 20% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$14,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.0%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Edward Ortiz Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Fe Public Schools reports $14,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward Ortiz Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Real Academy Community | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nina Otero Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Ortiz Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward Ortiz Middle
How many students attend Edward Ortiz Middle?
Edward Ortiz Middle has 416 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Fe, NM. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Ortiz Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Ortiz Middle is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Edward Ortiz Middle?
100.0% of students at Edward Ortiz Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Ortiz Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edward Ortiz Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Ortiz Middle?
Edward Ortiz Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Edward Ortiz Middle rank among middle schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Ortiz Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Santa Fe, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Public Schools?
Besides Edward Ortiz Middle, Santa Fe Public Schools also operates Santa Fe High (1,491 students), Capital High (1,388 students), and El Camino Real Academy Community (704 students). See the Santa Fe Public Schools district page for the complete list.