- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raton, NM
Raton High
Federal NCES profile for Raton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350219000500
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raton High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Raton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 350
- students enrolled
Raton High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raton High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Raton, NM.
School address
District: Raton Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350219000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Raton High held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 350219000500 · Raton, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 14:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Raton Intermediate (246 students)
Raton High held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Raton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Raton High
350 students
- Raton Intermed
Raton Intermediate
246 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary
235 students
What this shows Raton High reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raton High compares
Raton High 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$16,353
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Raton High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Raton Public Schools reports $16,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raton Intermediate | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raton High
How many students attend Raton High?
Raton High has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raton, NM. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Raton High is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raton High?
The largest demographic group at Raton High is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Raton, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raton High?
Raton High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Raton High rank among public schools in Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, Raton High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Raton, 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 Raton Public Schools?
Besides Raton High, Raton Public Schools also operates Raton Intermediate (246 students) and Longfellow Elementary (235 students). See the Raton Public Schools district page for the complete list.