- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newcomb, NM
Newcomb High
Federal NCES profile for Newcomb High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350039000654
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcomb High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newcomb · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcomb High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomb High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newcomb, NM.
School address
District: Central Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350039000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Newcomb High shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 350039000654 · Newcomb, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirtland Central High (743 students)
Newcomb High shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Newcomb High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirtland Centr
Kirtland Central High
743 students
- Shiprock High
Shiprock High
502 students
- Judy Nelson El
Judy Nelson Elementary
486 students
- Tse Bit Ai Mid
Tse Bit Ai Middle
390 students
- Kirtland Eleme
Kirtland Elementary
388 students
- This school 223
Newcomb High
223 students
What this shows Newcomb High reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newcomb High compares
Newcomb High 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
80.7%
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
$23,470
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 91.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Newcomb High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Consolidated Schools reports $23,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newcomb High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shiprock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judy Nelson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tse Bit Ai Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcomb High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newcomb High
How many students attend Newcomb High?
Newcomb High has 223 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newcomb, NM. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomb High?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomb High is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% 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 Newcomb High?
100.0% of students at Newcomb High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcomb High?
The largest demographic group at Newcomb High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.9% of enrollment, in Newcomb, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcomb High?
Newcomb High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Newcomb High rank among public schools in Newcomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomb High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newcomb, 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 Central Consolidated Schools?
Besides Newcomb High, Central Consolidated Schools also operates Kirtland Central High (743 students), Shiprock High (502 students), and Judy Nelson Elementary (486 students). See the Central Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.