- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Los Lunas, NM
Los Lunas Middle
Federal NCES profile for Los Lunas Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350168000440
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Lunas Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 17
- public schools in Los Lunas · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Lunas Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Lunas Middle ranks #2 of 17 public schools in Los Lunas, NM.
School address
District: Los Lunas Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350168000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Los Lunas Middle shrank from 799 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 350168000440 · Los Lunas, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 19.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Lunas High (1,460 students)
Los Lunas Middle shrank from 799 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Los Lunas Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Lunas High
Los Lunas High
1,460 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
960 students
- This school
Los Lunas Middle
719 students
- Sundance Eleme
Sundance Elementary
617 students
- Katherine Gall
Katherine Gallegos Elementary
605 students
- Los Lunas Elem 458
Los Lunas Elementary
458 students
What this shows Los Lunas Middle reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Lunas Middle compares
Los Lunas 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 92% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$13,753
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 67 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.9%
White 15.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Los Lunas Middle is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Lunas Public Schools reports $13,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Lunas Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sundance Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katherine Gallegos Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Lunas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Lunas Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Lunas Middle
How many students attend Los Lunas Middle?
Los Lunas Middle has 719 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Los Lunas, NM. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Lunas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Lunas Middle is 19.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Lunas Middle?
100.0% of students at Los Lunas Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Lunas Middle?
The largest demographic group at Los Lunas Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment, in Los Lunas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Lunas Middle?
Los Lunas Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Los Lunas Middle rank among public schools in Los Lunas?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Lunas Middle ranks #2 of 17 public schools in Los Lunas, 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 Los Lunas on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Lunas Public Schools?
Besides Los Lunas Middle, Los Lunas Public Schools also operates Los Lunas High (1,460 students), Valencia High (960 students), and Sundance Elementary (617 students). See the Los Lunas Public Schools district page for the complete list.