- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Melrose, NM
Melrose High
Federal NCES profile for Melrose High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350183000466
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melrose High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Melrose · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Melrose High has class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Melrose, NM.
School address
District: Melrose Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350183000466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Melrose High held near 86 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 350183000466 · Melrose, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 15.8:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Melrose Elementary (120 students)
Melrose High held near 86 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Melrose High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melrose Elemen
Melrose Elementary
120 students
- This school
Melrose High
79 students
- Melrose Junior
Melrose Junior
72 students
What this shows Melrose High reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melrose High compares
Melrose 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 78% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,166
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
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
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Melrose High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Melrose Public Schools reports $16,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melrose High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melrose Junior | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melrose High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Melrose High
How many students attend Melrose High?
Melrose High has 79 students enrolled. It is a high school in Melrose, NM. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose High?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose High is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melrose High?
18.0% of students at Melrose High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose High?
The largest demographic group at Melrose High is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Melrose, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose High?
Melrose High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Melrose High rank among public schools in Melrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Melrose, 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 Melrose Public Schools?
Besides Melrose High, Melrose Public Schools also operates Melrose Elementary (120 students) and Melrose Junior (72 students). See the Melrose Public Schools district page for the complete list.