- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Melrose, NM
Melrose Junior
Federal NCES profile for Melrose Junior, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350183000898
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melrose Junior earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Melrose · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Melrose Junior has class sizes larger than 97% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Junior ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Melrose, NM.
School address
District: Melrose Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350183000898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Melrose Junior grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+52.1%).
Teacher FTE added 3.6 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 350183000898 · Melrose, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 24:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Melrose Elementary (120 students)
Melrose Junior grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+52.1%). Teacher FTE added 3.6 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Melrose Junior in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melrose Elemen
Melrose Elementary
120 students
- Melrose High
Melrose High
79 students
- This school
Melrose Junior
72 students
What this shows Melrose Junior reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melrose Junior compares
Melrose Junior is a growing 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 71% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 56% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 97% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.6%
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
Counselors0.5 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 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Melrose Junior is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Junior Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melrose High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melrose Junior's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Junior
How many students attend Melrose Junior?
Melrose Junior has 72 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Melrose, NM. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Junior?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Junior is 24:1, which is 71% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melrose Junior?
35.4% of students at Melrose Junior are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose Junior?
The largest demographic group at Melrose Junior is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Melrose, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose Junior?
Melrose Junior has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Melrose Junior rank among public schools in Melrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Junior ranks #3 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 Junior, Melrose Public Schools also operates Melrose Elementary (120 students) and Melrose High (79 students). See the Melrose Public Schools district page for the complete list.