Enrollment
145
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350001400972
Nm School for the Deaf — Santa Fe, NM
Federal NCES profile for Nm School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 82
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 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
District: Nm School for the Deaf · New Mexico
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)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.5:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
-69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nm School for the Deaf compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nm School for the Deaf reports 145 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 69% 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 72% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 21% above the New Mexico average and 89% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 48 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Deaf 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 | 4.5:1 | ▼ 69% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 21% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 27% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 21% 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
4.5:1
students per teacher
— 69% below state mean
Top 1% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
53.1%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 48 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 145 Top 27% in New Mexico — larger than 73% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 4.5:1 -69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.0% +21% vs state
NCES ID 350001400972
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 19.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 48:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.1%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Similar other schools in Santa Fe
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704 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nina Otero Community School
Standard public school
629 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Standard public school
622 students 15:1 students per teacher
Pinon Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ramirez Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 14:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nm School for the Deaf
How many students attend Nm School for the Deaf?
Nm School for the Deaf has 145 students enrolled. It is a other school in SANTA FE, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nm School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Nm School for the Deaf is 4.5:1, which is 69% lower than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 72% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nm School for the Deaf?
98.0% of students at Nm School for the Deaf 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 Deaf?
The largest demographic group at Nm School for the Deaf is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in SANTA FE, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nm School for the Deaf?
Nm School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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.