- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Penasco, NM
Penasco High
Federal NCES profile for Penasco High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350204000481
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penasco High earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Penasco · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Penasco High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penasco High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Penasco, NM.
School address
District: Penasco Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350204000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Penasco High shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.4 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 350204000481 · Penasco, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Penasco Elementary (127 students)
Penasco High shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 5.4 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Penasco High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penasco Elemen
Penasco Elementary
127 students
- This school
Penasco High
75 students
- Penasco Middle
Penasco Middle
74 students
What this shows Penasco High reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penasco High compares
Penasco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,106
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 75 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.7%
White 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Penasco High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penasco Independent Schools reports $26,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penasco High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penasco Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penasco Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penasco High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~75 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Penasco High
How many students attend Penasco High?
Penasco High has 75 students enrolled. It is a high school in Penasco, NM. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penasco High?
The student-teacher ratio at Penasco High is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Penasco High?
100.0% of students at Penasco High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penasco High?
The largest demographic group at Penasco High is Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment, in Penasco, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penasco High?
Penasco High has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Penasco High rank among public schools in Penasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Penasco High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Penasco, 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 Penasco Independent Schools?
Besides Penasco High, Penasco Independent Schools also operates Penasco Elementary (127 students) and Penasco Middle (74 students). See the Penasco Independent Schools district page for the complete list.