- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roswell, NM
Goddard High
Federal NCES profile for Goddard High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350225000513
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goddard High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 1,096
- students enrolled
Goddard High has class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goddard High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Goddard High held near 1,104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.3 → 66.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 350225000513 · Roswell, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,096 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
Goddard High held near 1,104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.3 → 66.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Goddard High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roswell High
Roswell High
1,437 students
- This school
Goddard High
1,096 students
- Berrendo Middl 571
Berrendo Middle
571 students
- Sierra Middle 557
Sierra Middle
557 students
- Del Norte Elem 518
Del Norte Elementary
518 students
- Mountain View 481
Mountain View Middle
481 students
What this shows Goddard High reports 1,096 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goddard High compares
Goddard 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,096 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,096
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.6%
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
$14,716
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
White 34.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Goddard High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roswell Independent Schools reports $14,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goddard High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goddard High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,096 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goddard High
How many students attend Goddard High?
Goddard High has 1,096 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,155 (2022-23) → 1,104 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goddard High?
The student-teacher ratio at Goddard High is 18.3:1, which is 31% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goddard High?
The largest demographic group at Goddard High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goddard High?
Goddard High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Goddard High rank among high schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Goddard High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Roswell, 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 Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Goddard High, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students), Berrendo Middle (571 students), and Sierra Middle (557 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.