- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Arthur, NM
Lake Arthur Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Arthur Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350147000701
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Arthur Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Mexico.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lake Arthur · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Arthur Middle has class sizes smaller than 96% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Arthur Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Arthur, NM.
School address
District: Lake Arthur Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350147000701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lake Arthur Middle shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-22.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.3 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 350147000701 · Lake Arthur, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 6.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Arthur Elementary (67 students)
Lake Arthur Middle shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-22.9%). Teacher FTE lost 4.3 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Lake Arthur Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Arthur El
Lake Arthur Elementary
67 students
- Lake Arthur Hi
Lake Arthur High
28 students
- This school 26
Lake Arthur Middle
26 students
What this shows Lake Arthur Middle reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Arthur Middle compares
Lake Arthur Middle 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 54% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
26
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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 4% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 84.6%
White 15.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Lake Arthur Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Arthur Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Arthur High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Arthur Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~26 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Arthur Middle
How many students attend Lake Arthur Middle?
Lake Arthur Middle has 26 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Arthur, NM. CCD year-over-year: 35 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Arthur Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Arthur Middle is 6.5:1, which is 54% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 59% 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 Middle?
100.0% of students at Lake Arthur Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Arthur Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Arthur Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Lake Arthur, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Arthur Middle?
Lake Arthur Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Arthur Middle rank among public schools in Lake Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Arthur Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Lake Arthur Municipal Schools also operates Lake Arthur Elementary (67 students) and Lake Arthur High (28 students). See the Lake Arthur Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.