- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pecos, NM
Pecos High
Federal NCES profile for Pecos High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350201000478
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecos High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pecos · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 130
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pecos High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pecos, NM.
School address
District: Pecos Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350201000478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Pecos High shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-18.0%).
Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 350201000478 · Pecos, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 95.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Pecos Elementary (194 students)
Pecos High shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-18.0%). Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Pecos High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pecos Elementa
Pecos Elementary
194 students
- This school
Pecos High
130 students
- Pecos Middle
Pecos Middle
110 students
What this shows Pecos High reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pecos High compares
Pecos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 18% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
82.3%
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
$18,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.6%
White 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Pecos High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pecos Independent Schools reports $18,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pecos High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Pecos Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pecos High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pecos High
How many students attend Pecos High?
Pecos High has 130 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pecos, NM. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), down 33.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pecos High?
95.6% of students at Pecos High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecos High?
The largest demographic group at Pecos High is Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment, in Pecos, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecos High?
Pecos High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pecos High rank among public schools in Pecos?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecos High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pecos, 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 Pecos Independent Schools?
Besides Pecos High, Pecos Independent Schools also operates Pecos Elementary (194 students) and Pecos Middle (110 students). See the Pecos Independent Schools district page for the complete list.