- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Questa, NM
Questa Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Questa Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350216000687
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Questa Jr High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Questa · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Questa Jr High has class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Questa Jr High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Questa, NM.
School address
District: Questa Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350216000687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Questa Jr High grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 350216000687 · Questa, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 17.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Alta Vista Elementary (106 students)
Questa Jr High grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Questa Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alta Vista Ele
Alta Vista Elementary
106 students
- Questa High
Questa High
100 students
- This school
Questa Jr High
69 students
- Alta Vista Int 40
Alta Vista Intermediate
40 students
What this shows Questa Jr High reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Questa Jr High compares
Questa Jr High is a growing 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
69
Bigger than 7% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$22,301
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 69 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
White 11.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Questa Jr High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Questa Independent Schools reports $22,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Questa Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Questa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Questa Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Questa Jr High
How many students attend Questa Jr High?
Questa Jr High has 69 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Questa, NM. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Questa Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Questa Jr High is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Questa Jr High?
100.0% of students at Questa Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Questa Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Questa Jr High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in Questa, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Questa Jr High?
Questa Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Questa Jr High rank among public schools in Questa?
By Resource Investment Index, Questa Jr High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Questa, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Questa on the city page.
What other schools are in Questa Independent Schools?
Besides Questa Jr High, Questa Independent Schools also operates Alta Vista Elementary (106 students), Questa High (100 students), and Alta Vista Intermediate (40 students). See the Questa Independent Schools district page for the complete list.