- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Fe, NM
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
Federal NCES profile for Mandela International Magnet (Mims), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350237001106
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mandela International Magnet (Mims) earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of New Mexico schools.
- #9 of 24
- schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mandela International Magnet (Mims) has class sizes smaller than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mandela International Magnet (Mims) ranks #9 of 24 schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237001106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Mandela International Magnet (Mims) held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 350237001106 · Santa Fe, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 11.2:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
Mandela International Magnet (Mims) held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mandela International Magnet (Mims) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High
1,491 students
- Capital High
Capital High
1,388 students
- El Camino Real
El Camino Real Academy Community
704 students
- Nina Otero Com
Nina Otero Community School
629 students
- Pinon Elementa 513
Pinon Elementary
513 students
- This school 290
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
290 students
What this shows Mandela International Magnet (Mims) reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mandela International Magnet (Mims) compares
Mandela International Magnet (Mims) 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 76% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
93.4%
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
$14,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Mandela International Magnet (Mims) is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Fe Public Schools reports $14,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mandela International Magnet (Mims) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Real Academy Community | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nina Otero Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mandela International Magnet (Mims)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
How many students attend Mandela International Magnet (Mims)?
Mandela International Magnet (Mims) has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Fe, NM. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mandela International Magnet (Mims)?
The student-teacher ratio at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Mandela International Magnet (Mims)?
19.5% of students at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mandela International Magnet (Mims)?
The largest demographic group at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mandela International Magnet (Mims)?
Mandela International Magnet (Mims) 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 Mandela International Magnet (Mims) rank among schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Mandela International Magnet (Mims) ranks #9 of 24 schools in Santa Fe, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Public Schools?
Besides Mandela International Magnet (Mims), Santa Fe Public Schools also operates Santa Fe High (1,491 students), Capital High (1,388 students), and El Camino Real Academy Community (704 students). See the Santa Fe Public Schools district page for the complete list.