- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roswell, NM
Roswell High
Federal NCES profile for Roswell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350225000521
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roswell High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 1,437
- students enrolled
Roswell High has class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roswell High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Roswell High held near 1,460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.3 → 80.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 350225000521 · Roswell, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,437 enr · 18:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Goddard High (1,096 students)
Roswell High held near 1,460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.3 → 80.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Roswell High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Roswell High
1,437 students
- Goddard High
Goddard High
1,096 students
- Berrendo Middl 571
Berrendo Middle
571 students
- Sierra Middle 557
Sierra Middle
557 students
- Del Norte Elem 518
Del Norte Elementary
518 students
- Mountain View 481
Mountain View Middle
481 students
What this shows Roswell High reports 1,437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roswell High compares
Roswell High 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,437
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 87% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$14,716
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.0%
White 11.5%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Roswell High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roswell Independent Schools reports $14,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roswell High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roswell High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roswell High
How many students attend Roswell High?
Roswell High has 1,437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,438 (2022-23) → 1,460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roswell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Roswell High is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roswell High?
The largest demographic group at Roswell High is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roswell High?
Roswell High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Roswell High rank among high schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Roswell High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Roswell, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Roswell High, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Goddard High (1,096 students), Berrendo Middle (571 students), and Sierra Middle (557 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.