- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Raton, NM
Raton Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Raton Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350219000501
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raton Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Raton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Raton Intermediate has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raton Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Raton, NM.
School address
District: Raton Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350219000501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Raton Intermediate held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 350219000501 · Raton, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 12.3:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Raton High (350 students)
Raton Intermediate held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Raton Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Raton High
Raton High
350 students
- This school
Raton Intermediate
246 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary
235 students
What this shows Raton Intermediate reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raton Intermediate compares
Raton Intermediate 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 40% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
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 246 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 78.0%
White 21.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Raton Intermediate is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raton Intermediate'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 elementary 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raton Intermediate
How many students attend Raton Intermediate?
Raton Intermediate has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Raton, NM. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raton Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Raton Intermediate is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raton Intermediate?
48.3% of students at Raton Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raton Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Raton Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment, in Raton, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raton Intermediate?
Raton Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Intermediate rank among public schools in Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, Raton Intermediate ranks #2 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 Intermediate, Raton Public Schools also operates Raton High (350 students) and Longfellow Elementary (235 students). See the Raton Public Schools district page for the complete list.