- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Magdalena, NM
Magdalena High
Federal NCES profile for Magdalena High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350177000452
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magdalena High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Magdalena · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Magdalena High has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magdalena High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Magdalena, NM.
School address
District: Magdalena Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350177000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Magdalena High held near 91 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.9 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 350177000452 · Magdalena, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 10:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Magdalena Elementary (128 students)
Magdalena High held near 91 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.9 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Magdalena High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magdalena Elem
Magdalena Elementary
128 students
- This school
Magdalena High
100 students
- Magdalena Midd
Magdalena Middle
69 students
What this shows Magdalena High reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magdalena High compares
Magdalena High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 22% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 18% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$29,460
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.0%
White 19.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Magdalena High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Magdalena Municipal Schools reports $29,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magdalena High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magdalena Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magdalena High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magdalena High
How many students attend Magdalena High?
Magdalena High has 100 students enrolled. It is a high school in Magdalena, NM. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magdalena High?
The student-teacher ratio at Magdalena High is 10:1, which is 29% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 36% 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 Magdalena High?
98.9% of students at Magdalena High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magdalena High?
The largest demographic group at Magdalena High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment, in Magdalena, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magdalena High?
Magdalena High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Magdalena High rank among public schools in Magdalena?
By Resource Investment Index, Magdalena High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Magdalena, 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 Magdalena Municipal Schools?
Besides Magdalena High, Magdalena Municipal Schools also operates Magdalena Elementary (128 students) and Magdalena Middle (69 students). See the Magdalena Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.