- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Arthur, NM
Lake Arthur High
Federal NCES profile for Lake Arthur 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 350147000375
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Arthur High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Mexico.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lake Arthur · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Arthur High has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Arthur High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Arthur, NM.
School address
District: Lake Arthur Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350147000375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lake Arthur High shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.9 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 350147000375 · Lake Arthur, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
28 enr · 9.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Arthur Elementary (67 students)
Lake Arthur High shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 3.9 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Lake Arthur High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Arthur El
Lake Arthur Elementary
67 students
- This school
Lake Arthur High
28 students
- Lake Arthur Mi 26
Lake Arthur Middle
26 students
What this shows Lake Arthur High reports 28 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Arthur High compares
Lake Arthur 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$23,221
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 21.4%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Lake Arthur High is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lake Arthur Municipal Schools reports $23,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Arthur High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Arthur Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Arthur Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Arthur High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~28 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Arthur High
How many students attend Lake Arthur High?
Lake Arthur High has 28 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Arthur, NM. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Arthur High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Arthur High is 9.3:1, which is 34% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Arthur High?
100.0% of students at Lake Arthur High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Arthur High?
The largest demographic group at Lake Arthur High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Lake Arthur, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Arthur High?
Lake Arthur High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lake Arthur High rank among public schools in Lake Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Arthur High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Arthur, 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 Lake Arthur Municipal Schools?
Besides Lake Arthur High, Lake Arthur Municipal Schools also operates Lake Arthur Elementary (67 students) and Lake Arthur Middle (26 students). See the Lake Arthur Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.