Enrollment
133
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmington, NM
Rocinante High
Federal NCES profile for Rocinante High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350099000740
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocinante High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocinante High has class sizes smaller than 81% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocinante High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099000740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocinante High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocinante High
Rocinante High is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Farmington, New Mexico, enrolling 133 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
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.
Enrollment of 133 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 133 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Farmington Municipal Schools spends $11,393 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students) and Piedra Vista High (1,511 students) alongside Rocinante 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 Rocinante High compares
Rocinante 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 19% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.5%
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
$11,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 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
White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 21.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Rocinante High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Municipal Schools, which includes Rocinante High.
$11,393
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 69.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 Rocinante High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedra Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocinante High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other 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 (~133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rocinante High
How many students attend Rocinante High?
Rocinante High has 133 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Farmington, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocinante High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocinante High is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 35% 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 Rocinante High?
100.0% of students at Rocinante High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocinante High?
The largest demographic group at Rocinante High is Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocinante High?
Rocinante High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Rocinante High rank among schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocinante High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Farmington, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Farmington on the city page.
Is Rocinante High a good school?
Rocinante High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools. 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 Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides Rocinante High, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students), Piedra Vista High (1,511 students), and Heights Middle School (660 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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