- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Fe, NM
Pojoaque Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pojoaque Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350207000484
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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
Pojoaque Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pojoaque Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pojoaque Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Pojoaque Valley Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350207000484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Pojoaque Middle held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 350207000484 · Santa Fe, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 16.4:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pojoaque High (550 students)
Pojoaque Middle held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Pojoaque Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pojoaque High
Pojoaque High
550 students
- Pablo Roybal E
Pablo Roybal Elementary
384 students
- This school
Pojoaque Middle
263 students
- Pojoaque Inter
Pojoaque Intermediate
224 students
- Sixth Grade Ac 79
Sixth Grade Academy
79 students
What this shows Pojoaque Middle reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pojoaque Middle compares
Pojoaque 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 32% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.2%
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
$14,768
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.6%
White 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Pojoaque Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pojoaque Valley Public Schools reports $14,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pojoaque Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pojoaque High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pablo Roybal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pojoaque Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sixth Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pojoaque Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pojoaque Middle
How many students attend Pojoaque Middle?
Pojoaque Middle has 263 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Fe, NM. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pojoaque Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pojoaque Middle is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pojoaque Middle?
55.3% of students at Pojoaque Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pojoaque Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pojoaque Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pojoaque Middle?
Pojoaque Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Pojoaque Middle rank among middle schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Pojoaque Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Santa Fe, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Pojoaque Valley Public Schools?
Besides Pojoaque Middle, Pojoaque Valley Public Schools also operates Pojoaque High (550 students), Pablo Roybal Elementary (384 students), and Pojoaque Intermediate (224 students). See the Pojoaque Valley Public Schools district page for the complete list.