- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Jal Jr High shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.8 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 350135000363 · Jal, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 17:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jal Elementary (290 students)
Jal Jr High shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 7.8 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Jal Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jal Elementary
Jal Elementary
290 students
- Jal High
Jal High
158 students
- This school
Jal Jr High
119 students
What this shows Jal Jr High reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jal Jr High compares
Jal Jr High is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Jal Public Schools reports $17,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~119 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), down 7.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.