- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350096000622
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eunice · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Eunice High held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 350096000622 · Eunice, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 14.7:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mettie Jordan Elementary (357 students)
Eunice High held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Eunice High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mettie Jordan
Mettie Jordan Elementary
357 students
- This school
Eunice High
221 students
- Caton Middle
Caton Middle
170 students
What this shows Eunice High reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eunice High compares
Eunice High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,978
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
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.
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
District finance for Eunice Municipal Schools reports $15,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~221 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.