Enrollment
331
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NM
Robertson High
Federal NCES profile for Robertson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350153000406
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robertson High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robertson High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robertson High ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Las Vegas, NM.
School address
District: Las Vegas City Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350153000406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robertson High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robertson High
Robertson High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Las Vegas, New Mexico, enrolling 331 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #126.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 110 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Las Vegas City Public Schools also operates Los Ninos Elementary (314 students) and Sierra Vista Elementary (251 students) alongside Robertson High.
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 Robertson High compares
Robertson High 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
79.5%
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
$16,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 110 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 88.5%
White 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Robertson High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered -
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Las Vegas City Public Schools, which includes Robertson High.
$16,490
Per student
-1%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.1%
Federal 14.5%
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 Robertson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Ninos Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mike Sena Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robertson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high 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 (~331 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robertson High
How many students attend Robertson High?
Robertson High has 331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robertson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Robertson High is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Robertson High?
100.0% of students at Robertson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robertson High?
The largest demographic group at Robertson High is Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robertson High?
Robertson High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robertson High rank among public schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Robertson High ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Robertson High a good school?
Robertson High earns 33/100 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 Las Vegas City Public Schools?
Besides Robertson High, Las Vegas City Public Schools also operates Los Ninos Elementary (314 students), Sierra Vista Elementary (251 students), and Memorial Middle (167 students). See the Las Vegas City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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