Enrollment
263
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pojoaque Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pojoaque Middle
Pojoaque Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, enrolling 263 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 263 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 32 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (19%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 132 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pojoaque Valley Public Schools spends $11,596 per pupil, 30% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 128 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 263 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools also operates Pojoaque High (550 students) and Pablo Roybal Elementary (384 students) alongside Pojoaque Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pojoaque Middle compares
Pojoaque Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pojoaque Valley Public Schools, which includes Pojoaque Middle.
$11,596
Per student
-30%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.0%
State 73.5%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pojoaque Middle a good school?
Pojoaque Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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