- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roswell, NM
Sidney Gutierrez Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sidney Gutierrez Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350225000826Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sidney Gutierrez Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sidney Gutierrez Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney Gutierrez Middle ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Sidney Gutierrez Middle held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 350225000826 · Roswell, NM Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
196 enr · 17.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
Sidney Gutierrez Middle held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Sidney Gutierrez Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roswell High
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
- This school 196
Sidney Gutierrez Middle
196 students
What this shows Sidney Gutierrez Middle reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sidney Gutierrez Middle compares
Sidney Gutierrez 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
196
Bigger than 19% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Sidney Gutierrez Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Sidney Gutierrez Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sidney Gutierrez Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sidney Gutierrez Middle
How many students attend Sidney Gutierrez Middle?
Sidney Gutierrez Middle has 196 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney Gutierrez Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney Gutierrez Middle is 17.8:1, which is 27% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sidney Gutierrez Middle?
100.0% of students at Sidney Gutierrez Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sidney Gutierrez Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sidney Gutierrez Middle is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sidney Gutierrez Middle?
Sidney Gutierrez Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sidney Gutierrez Middle rank among elementary schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney Gutierrez Middle ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Sidney Gutierrez Middle, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students), Goddard High (1,096 students), and Berrendo Middle (571 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.