Enrollment
246
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raton Intermediate compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raton Intermediate
Raton Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Raton, New Mexico, enrolling 246 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 246 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (22%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Raton Public Schools also operates Raton High (350 students) and Longfellow Elementary (235 students) alongside Raton Intermediate.
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 Raton Intermediate compares
Raton Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Raton Public Schools, which includes Raton Intermediate.
$13,827
Per student
-17%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary 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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Raton on the city page.
Is Raton Intermediate a good school?
Raton Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 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.
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