- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Penasco, NM
Penasco Middle
Federal NCES profile for Penasco Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350204000695
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penasco Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Penasco · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 37:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Penasco Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penasco Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Penasco, NM.
School address
District: Penasco Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350204000695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Penasco Middle held near 69 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 2.7 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 350204000695 · Penasco, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 37:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Penasco Elementary (127 students)
Penasco Middle held near 69 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 2.7 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Penasco Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penasco Elemen
Penasco Elementary
127 students
- Penasco High
Penasco High
75 students
- This school
Penasco Middle
74 students
What this shows Penasco Middle reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penasco Middle compares
Penasco 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 | 37:1 | ▲ 164% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
74
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
37:1
students per teacher
- 164% above state mean
Top 99% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
White 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Penasco Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penasco Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penasco High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penasco Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~74 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37:1)
Frequently asked questions about Penasco Middle
How many students attend Penasco Middle?
Penasco Middle has 74 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Penasco, NM. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penasco Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Penasco Middle is 37:1, which is 164% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Penasco Middle?
100.0% of students at Penasco Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penasco Middle?
The largest demographic group at Penasco Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment, in Penasco, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penasco Middle?
Penasco Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Penasco Middle rank among public schools in Penasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Penasco Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Penasco Independent Schools also operates Penasco Elementary (127 students) and Penasco High (75 students). See the Penasco Independent Schools district page for the complete list.