Enrollment
367
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hatch, NM
Hatch Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Hatch Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350123000344
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hatch Valley High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hatch · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hatch Valley High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hatch Valley High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hatch, NM.
School address
District: Hatch Valley Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350123000344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hatch Valley High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hatch Valley High
Hatch Valley High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Hatch, New Mexico, enrolling 367 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 367 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 287 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hatch Valley Public Schools also operates Hatch Valley Middle (253 students) and Rio Grande Elementary (240 students) alongside Hatch Valley 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 Hatch Valley High compares
Hatch Valley 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
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
12.5%
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
$14,653
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 97.0%
White 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.8, Hatch Valley High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hatch Valley Public Schools, which includes Hatch Valley High.
$14,653
Per student
-12%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.8%
State 69.8%
Federal 22.5%
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 Hatch Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Grande Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatch Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hatch Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hatch Valley High
How many students attend Hatch Valley High?
Hatch Valley High has 367 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hatch, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatch Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hatch Valley 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 Hatch Valley High?
100.0% of students at Hatch Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hatch Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Hatch Valley High is Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment, in Hatch, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hatch Valley High?
Hatch Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hatch Valley High rank among public schools in Hatch?
By Resource Investment Index, Hatch Valley High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hatch, 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 Hatch on the city page.
Is Hatch Valley High a good school?
Hatch Valley High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools. 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 Hatch Valley Public Schools?
Besides Hatch Valley High, Hatch Valley Public Schools also operates Hatch Valley Middle (253 students), Rio Grande Elementary (240 students), and Hatch Valley Elementary (190 students). See the Hatch Valley Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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