Enrollment
201
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bayard, NM
Snell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Snell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350060000230
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snell Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bayard · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Snell Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snell Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bayard, NM.
School address
District: Cobre Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350060000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Snell Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Snell Middle
Snell Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bayard, New Mexico, enrolling 201 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 201 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 172 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #132, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 201 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cobre Consolidated Schools also operates Cobre High (257 students) and Bayard Elementary (156 students) alongside Snell Middle.
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 Snell Middle compares
Snell Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$17,768
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.7 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 92.0%
White 6.0%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Snell Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobre Consolidated Schools, which includes Snell Middle.
$17,768
Per student
+7%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 68.7%
Federal 21.8%
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 Snell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobre High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayard Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hurley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Snell Middle
How many students attend Snell Middle?
Snell Middle has 201 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bayard, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Snell Middle is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snell Middle?
100.0% of students at Snell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Snell Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment, in Bayard, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snell Middle?
Snell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Snell Middle rank among public schools in Bayard?
By Resource Investment Index, Snell Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bayard, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bayard on the city page.
Is Snell Middle a good school?
Snell Middle earns 34/100 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 Cobre Consolidated Schools?
Besides Snell Middle, Cobre Consolidated Schools also operates Cobre High (257 students), Bayard Elementary (156 students), and Central Elementary (133 students). See the Cobre Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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