Enrollment
221
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eunice, NM
Eunice High
Federal NCES profile for Eunice High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350096000622
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eunice High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eunice · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eunice High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eunice High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eunice, NM.
School address
District: Eunice Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350096000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eunice High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eunice High
Eunice High is a mid-sized high school in Eunice, New Mexico, enrolling 221 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 221 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (25%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 53 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 221 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Eunice Municipal Schools also operates Mettie Jordan Elementary (357 students) and Caton Middle (170 students) alongside Eunice High.
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 Eunice High compares
Eunice High 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 42% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$13,500
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 69.2%
White 25.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Eunice High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eunice Municipal Schools, which includes Eunice High.
$13,500
Per student
-19%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 27.7%
Federal 2.9%
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 Eunice High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mettie Jordan Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eunice High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high 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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eunice High
How many students attend Eunice High?
Eunice High has 221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eunice, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eunice High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eunice High is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eunice High?
46.6% of students at Eunice High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eunice High?
The largest demographic group at Eunice High is Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment, in Eunice, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eunice High?
Eunice High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eunice High rank among public schools in Eunice?
By Resource Investment Index, Eunice High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eunice, 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 Eunice on the city page.
Is Eunice High a good school?
Eunice High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Eunice Municipal Schools?
Besides Eunice High, Eunice Municipal Schools also operates Mettie Jordan Elementary (357 students) and Caton Middle (170 students). See the Eunice Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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