- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Estancia, NM
Estancia Middle
Federal NCES profile for Estancia Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350093000717
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estancia Middle earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Estancia · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Estancia Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estancia Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Estancia, NM.
School address
District: Estancia Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350093000717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Estancia Middle grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+15.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 350093000717 · Estancia, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 11:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Estancia High (184 students)
Estancia Middle grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+15.9%). Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Estancia Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Estancia High
Estancia High
184 students
- Upper Elementa
Upper Elementary
179 students
- Lower Elementa
Lower Elementary
113 students
- This school
Estancia Middle
99 students
What this shows Estancia Middle reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estancia Middle compares
Estancia Middle 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
White 30.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Estancia Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estancia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estancia Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estancia Middle
How many students attend Estancia Middle?
Estancia Middle has 99 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Estancia, NM. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estancia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Estancia Middle is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 30% 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 Estancia Middle?
100.0% of students at Estancia Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estancia Middle?
The largest demographic group at Estancia Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Estancia, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estancia Middle?
Estancia Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Estancia?
By Resource Investment Index, Estancia Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Estancia Municipal Schools also operates Estancia High (184 students), Upper Elementary (179 students), and Lower Elementary (113 students). See the Estancia Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.