- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anthony, NM
Gadsden High
Federal NCES profile for Gadsden High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350108000632
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gadsden High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Anthony · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gadsden High has class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gadsden High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Anthony, NM.
School address
District: Gadsden Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350108000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Gadsden High held near 1,288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 73.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 350108000632 · Anthony, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,219 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Teresa High (1,154 students)
Gadsden High held near 1,288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 73.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Gadsden High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gadsden High
1,219 students
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
1,154 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
1,067 students
- Gadsden Middle
Gadsden Middle
650 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
550 students
- Chaparral Midd
Chaparral Middle
546 students
What this shows Gadsden High reports 1,219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gadsden High compares
Gadsden 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,219 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,219
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$18,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.4%
White 1.5%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, Gadsden High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden Independent Schools reports $18,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gadsden High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gadsden High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gadsden High
How many students attend Gadsden High?
Gadsden High has 1,219 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anthony, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,322 (2022-23) → 1,288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gadsden High is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gadsden High?
100.0% of students at Gadsden High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gadsden High?
The largest demographic group at Gadsden High is Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment, in Anthony, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gadsden High?
Gadsden High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Gadsden High rank among high schools in Anthony?
By Resource Investment Index, Gadsden High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Anthony, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anthony on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden Independent Schools?
Besides Gadsden High, Gadsden Independent Schools also operates Santa Teresa High (1,154 students), Chaparral High (1,067 students), and Gadsden Middle (650 students). See the Gadsden Independent Schools district page for the complete list.