- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newcomb, NM
Newcomb Middle
Federal NCES profile for Newcomb Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350039000684
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcomb Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newcomb · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcomb Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomb Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newcomb, NM.
School address
District: Central Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350039000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Newcomb Middle shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 350039000684 · Newcomb, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 11.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirtland Central High (743 students)
Newcomb Middle shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Newcomb Middle 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 127
Newcomb Middle
127 students
What this shows Newcomb Middle reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newcomb Middle compares
Newcomb Middle 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 29% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.6%
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 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 82.7%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Newcomb Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcomb Middle'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 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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newcomb Middle
How many students attend Newcomb Middle?
Newcomb Middle has 127 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newcomb, NM. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomb Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomb Middle is 11.5:1, which is 18% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Middle?
100.0% of students at Newcomb Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcomb Middle?
The largest demographic group at Newcomb Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 82.7% of enrollment, in Newcomb, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcomb Middle?
Newcomb Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Newcomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomb Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, 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.