Enrollment
79
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sixth Grade Academy compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sixth Grade Academy
Sixth Grade Academy is a mid-sized middle school in Pojoaque, New Mexico, enrolling 79 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 79 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (24%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 40 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Pojoaque Valley Public Schools spends $11,596 per pupil, 30% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 29 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 79 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools also operates Pojoaque High (550 students) and Pablo Roybal Elementary (384 students) alongside Sixth Grade Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sixth Grade Academy compares
Sixth Grade Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pojoaque Valley Public Schools, which includes Sixth Grade Academy.
$11,596
Per student
-30%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.0%
State 73.5%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Sixth Grade Academy a good school?
Sixth Grade Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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