Enrollment
747
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hobbs, NM
Hobbs Freshman High
Federal NCES profile for Hobbs Freshman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350126000348
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hobbs Freshman High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools.
- #15 of 18
- public schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hobbs Freshman 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, Hobbs Freshman High ranks #15 of 18 public schools in Hobbs, NM.
School address
District: Hobbs Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350126000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hobbs Freshman High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hobbs Freshman High
Hobbs Freshman High is a high-poverty, large high school in Hobbs, New Mexico, enrolling 747 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 89% of New Mexico schools and 30% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 92% of state schools at 747 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 99 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (16%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 747 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hobbs Municipal Schools spends $11,533 per pupil, 31% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 277 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 747 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hobbs Municipal Schools also operates Hobbs High (2,312 students) and Houston Middle School (822 students) alongside Hobbs Freshman 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 Hobbs Freshman High compares
Hobbs Freshman 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% 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
51.3%
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
$11,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 747 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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 78.8%
White 16.3%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Hobbs Freshman High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hobbs Municipal Schools, which includes Hobbs Freshman High.
$11,533
Per student
-31%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 58.5%
Federal 9.3%
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 Hobbs Freshman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heizer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hobbs Freshman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hobbs Freshman High
How many students attend Hobbs Freshman High?
Hobbs Freshman High has 747 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hobbs, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobbs Freshman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobbs Freshman High is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hobbs Freshman High?
100.0% of students at Hobbs Freshman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hobbs Freshman High?
The largest demographic group at Hobbs Freshman High is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Hobbs, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hobbs Freshman High?
Hobbs Freshman High has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Hobbs Freshman High rank among public schools in Hobbs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hobbs Freshman High ranks #15 of 18 public schools in Hobbs, 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 Hobbs on the city page.
Is Hobbs Freshman High a good school?
Hobbs Freshman High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of 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 Hobbs Municipal Schools?
Besides Hobbs Freshman High, Hobbs Municipal Schools also operates Hobbs High (2,312 students), Houston Middle School (822 students), and Highland Middle School (808 students). See the Hobbs Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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