- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ruidoso, NM
Ruidoso High
Federal NCES profile for Ruidoso High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350231000529
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruidoso High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ruidoso · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruidoso High has class sizes larger than 75% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruidoso High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ruidoso, NM.
School address
District: Ruidoso Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350231000529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ruidoso High held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 350231000529 · Ruidoso, NM High · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 16:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sierra Vista Primary (514 students)
Ruidoso High held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Ruidoso High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ruidoso High
527 students
- Sierra Vista P
Sierra Vista Primary
514 students
- White Mountain
White Mountain Elementary
374 students
- Ruidoso Middle
Ruidoso Middle
373 students
What this shows Ruidoso High reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruidoso High compares
Ruidoso 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.1%
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
$15,052
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%
White 24.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Ruidoso High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ruidoso Municipal Schools reports $15,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruidoso High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Mountain Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruidoso Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruidoso High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ruidoso High
How many students attend Ruidoso High?
Ruidoso High has 527 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ruidoso, NM. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruidoso High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruidoso High is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruidoso High?
100.0% of students at Ruidoso High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruidoso High?
The largest demographic group at Ruidoso High is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in Ruidoso, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruidoso High?
Ruidoso High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Ruidoso High rank among public schools in Ruidoso?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruidoso High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ruidoso, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ruidoso Municipal Schools?
Besides Ruidoso High, Ruidoso Municipal Schools also operates Sierra Vista Primary (514 students), White Mountain Elementary (374 students), and Ruidoso Middle (373 students). See the Ruidoso Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.