- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ruidoso, NM
Ruidoso Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ruidoso Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350231000531
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruidoso Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ruidoso · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruidoso Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruidoso Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ruidoso, NM.
School address
District: Ruidoso Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350231000531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ruidoso Middle held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 350231000531 · Ruidoso, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruidoso High (527 students)
Ruidoso Middle held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Ruidoso Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruidoso High
Ruidoso High
527 students
- Sierra Vista P
Sierra Vista Primary
514 students
- White Mountain
White Mountain Elementary
374 students
- This school
Ruidoso Middle
373 students
What this shows Ruidoso Middle reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruidoso Middle compares
Ruidoso Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.3%
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 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
White 24.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Ruidoso Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruidoso Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruidoso Middle
How many students attend Ruidoso Middle?
Ruidoso Middle has 373 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ruidoso, NM. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruidoso Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruidoso Middle is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Ruidoso Middle?
100.0% of students at Ruidoso Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruidoso Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ruidoso Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Ruidoso, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruidoso Middle?
Ruidoso Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Ruidoso?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruidoso Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Ruidoso Municipal Schools also operates Ruidoso High (527 students), Sierra Vista Primary (514 students), and White Mountain Elementary (374 students). See the Ruidoso Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.