Enrollment
338
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Fe, NM
Nm School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Nm School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350011901058Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nm School for the Arts earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nm School for the Arts has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nm School for the Arts ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Nm School for Arts · New Mexico
NCES ID 350011901058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nm School for the Arts compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nm School for the Arts
Nm School for the Arts is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.0% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the New Mexico average.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Nm School for Arts spends $10,178 per pupil, 39% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Nm School for Arts is a single-school charter district, so Nm School for the Arts operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nm School for the Arts compares
Nm School for the Arts on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 79% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$10,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 36.1%
Two or More 14.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Nm School for the Arts is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nm School for Arts, which includes Nm School for the Arts.
$10,178
Per student
-39%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 73.3%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nm School for the Arts
How many students attend Nm School for the Arts?
Nm School for the Arts has 338 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nm School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Nm School for the Arts is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nm School for the Arts?
17.0% of students at Nm School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nm School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Nm School for the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nm School for the Arts?
Nm School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nm School for the Arts rank among high schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Nm School for the Arts ranks #4 of 6 high 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 high schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
Is Nm School for the Arts a good school?
Nm School for the Arts earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nm School for Arts?
None; Nm School for Arts is a single-school charter district, and Nm School for the Arts is its only campus.
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