- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pecos, NM
Pecos Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pecos Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350201000706
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecos Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pecos · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pecos Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pecos Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pecos, NM.
School address
District: Pecos Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350201000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Pecos Middle held near 109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 350201000706 · Pecos, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 22:1 · 96.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Pecos Elementary (194 students)
Pecos Middle held near 109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Pecos Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pecos Elementa
Pecos Elementary
194 students
- Pecos High
Pecos High
130 students
- This school
Pecos Middle
110 students
What this shows Pecos Middle reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pecos Middle compares
Pecos Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 57% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 19% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 95% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.5%
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 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
White 4.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.6, Pecos Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pecos High | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pecos Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pecos Middle
How many students attend Pecos Middle?
Pecos Middle has 110 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pecos, NM. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecos Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecos Middle is 22:1, which is 57% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pecos Middle?
96.3% of students at Pecos Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecos Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pecos Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in Pecos, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecos Middle?
Pecos Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Pecos Middle rank among public schools in Pecos?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecos Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, Pecos Independent Schools also operates Pecos Elementary (194 students) and Pecos High (130 students). See the Pecos Independent Schools district page for the complete list.