Enrollment
119
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jal, NM
Jal Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Jal Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350135000363
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jal Jr High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jal · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jal Jr High has class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jal Jr High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jal, NM.
School address
District: Jal Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350135000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jal Jr High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jal Jr High
Jal Jr High is a mid-sized middle school in Jal, New Mexico, enrolling 119 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 119 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 119 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jal Public Schools also operates Jal Elementary (290 students) and Jal High (158 students) alongside Jal Jr 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 Jal Jr High compares
Jal Jr 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 48% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$14,624
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 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.1%
White 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Jal Jr High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jal Public Schools, which includes Jal Jr High.
$14,624
Per student
-12%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 88.5%
State 10.8%
Federal 0.7%
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 Jal Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jal High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jal Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle 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 (~119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jal Jr High
How many students attend Jal Jr High?
Jal Jr High has 119 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jal, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jal Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jal Jr High is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jal Jr High?
42.4% of students at Jal Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jal Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Jal Jr High is Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment, in Jal, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jal Jr High?
Jal Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jal Jr High rank among public schools in Jal?
By Resource Investment Index, Jal Jr High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jal, 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 Jal on the city page.
Is Jal Jr High a good school?
Jal Jr High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Jal Public Schools?
Besides Jal Jr High, Jal Public Schools also operates Jal Elementary (290 students) and Jal High (158 students). See the Jal Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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