Enrollment
45
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350001300980
Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired — Alamogordo, NM
Federal NCES profile for Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.6:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired reports 45 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 82% below the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 84% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 45 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.6:1 | ▼ 82% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
2.6:1
students per teacher
— 82% below state mean
Top 0% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 45 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 45 Top 7% in New Mexico — larger than 93% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 2.6:1 -82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 350001300980
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 37.8%
Two or More 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 45:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
How many students attend Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired?
Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has 45 students enrolled. It is a other school in ALAMOGORDO, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired?
The student-teacher ratio at Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is 2.6:1, which is 82% lower than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 84% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired?
The largest demographic group at Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in ALAMOGORDO, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired?
Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.