- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350126000348
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools.
- #15 of 18
- public schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 24
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Hobbs Freshman High grew from 772 students in 2022-23 to 828 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 350126000348 · Hobbs, NM High · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 18.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobbs High (2,312 students)
Hobbs Freshman High grew from 772 students in 2022-23 to 828 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Hobbs Freshman High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hobbs High
Hobbs High
2,312 students
- Houston Middle 822
Houston Middle School
822 students
- Highland Middl 808
Highland Middle School
808 students
- This school 747
Hobbs Freshman High
747 students
- Heizer Middle 606
Heizer Middle School
606 students
- College Lane E 532
College Lane Elementary
532 students
What this shows Hobbs Freshman High reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hobbs Freshman High compares
Hobbs Freshman High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 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 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
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
$13,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Hobbs Municipal Schools reports $13,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), up 56.
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 24/100 (lower 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 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.
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.