- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Estancia, NM
Estancia High
Federal NCES profile for Estancia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350093000279
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estancia High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Estancia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Estancia High has class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estancia High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Estancia, NM.
School address
District: Estancia Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350093000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Estancia High grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 350093000279 · Estancia, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 16.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Elementary (179 students)
Estancia High grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Estancia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Estancia High
184 students
- Upper Elementa
Upper Elementary
179 students
- Lower Elementa
Lower Elementary
113 students
- Estancia Middl
Estancia Middle
99 students
What this shows Estancia High reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estancia High compares
Estancia 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$20,957
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 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.7%
White 22.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Estancia High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Estancia Municipal Schools reports $20,957 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estancia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lower Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estancia Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estancia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estancia High
How many students attend Estancia High?
Estancia High has 184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Estancia, NM. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estancia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Estancia High is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Estancia High?
100.0% of students at Estancia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estancia High?
The largest demographic group at Estancia High is Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment, in Estancia, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estancia High?
Estancia High 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 Estancia High rank among public schools in Estancia?
By Resource Investment Index, Estancia High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Estancia, 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 Estancia Municipal Schools?
Besides Estancia High, Estancia Municipal Schools also operates Upper Elementary (179 students), Lower Elementary (113 students), and Estancia Middle (99 students). See the Estancia Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.