- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Rocinante High shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-29.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.9 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 350099000740 · Farmington, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 10.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High (1,747 students)
Rocinante High shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-29.1%). Teacher FTE lost 13.9 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Rocinante High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
1,747 students
- Piedra Vista H
Piedra Vista High
1,511 students
- Heights Middle 660
Heights Middle School
660 students
- Tibbetts Middl 652
Tibbetts Middle School
652 students
- Hermosa Middle 622
Hermosa Middle School
622 students
- This school 133
Rocinante High
133 students
What this shows Rocinante High reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocinante High compares
Rocinante High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,791
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Farmington Municipal Schools reports $12,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,511
- 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
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 (~133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), down 52.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.