Enrollment
350
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350219000500
Raton High — Raton, NM
Federal NCES profile for Raton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Raton Public Schools · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raton High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Raton High reports 350 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 350 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Raton Public Schools spends $14,649 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.4% from local sources (property taxes), 72.0% from the state, and 18.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Raton High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 63% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
48.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,649
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 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.
Overview
Enrollment 350 Top 63% in New Mexico — larger than 37% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 350219000500
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
White 27.7%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 350:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Raton Public Schools, which includes Raton High.
$14,649
Per student
-23%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 9.4%
State 72.0%
Federal 18.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Raton High
How many students attend Raton High?
Raton High has 350 students enrolled. It is a other school in RATON, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Raton High is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raton High?
The largest demographic group at Raton High is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in RATON, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raton High?
Raton High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.