- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pojoaque, NM
Sixth Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sixth Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350207001041
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sixth Grade Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 79
- students enrolled
Sixth Grade Academy has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pojoaque Valley Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350207001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sixth Grade Academy held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.7 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 350207001041 · Pojoaque, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 13.2:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Pojoaque High (550 students)
Sixth Grade Academy held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.7 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Sixth Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pojoaque High
Pojoaque High
550 students
- Pablo Roybal E
Pablo Roybal Elementary
384 students
- Pojoaque Middl
Pojoaque Middle
263 students
- Pojoaque Inter
Pojoaque Intermediate
224 students
- This school 79
Sixth Grade Academy
79 students
What this shows Sixth Grade Academy reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sixth Grade Academy compares
Sixth Grade Academy 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 39% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,768
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 40 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.1%
White 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Sixth Grade Academy is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pojoaque Valley Public Schools reports $14,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sixth Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pojoaque High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pablo Roybal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pojoaque Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pojoaque Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sixth Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sixth Grade Academy
How many students attend Sixth Grade Academy?
Sixth Grade Academy has 79 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pojoaque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sixth Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sixth Grade Academy is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Sixth Grade Academy?
49.6% of students at Sixth Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sixth Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sixth Grade Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment, in Pojoaque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sixth Grade Academy?
Sixth Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Pojoaque Valley Public Schools?
Besides Sixth Grade Academy, Pojoaque Valley Public Schools also operates Pojoaque High (550 students), Pablo Roybal Elementary (384 students), and Pojoaque Middle (263 students). See the Pojoaque Valley Public Schools district page for the complete list.