- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Snell Middle shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-15.9%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 350060000230 · Bayard, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cobre High (257 students)
Snell Middle shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-15.9%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Snell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cobre High
Cobre High
257 students
- This school
Snell Middle
201 students
- Bayard Element
Bayard Elementary
156 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
133 students
- Hurley Element
Hurley Elementary
114 students
- San Lorenzo El 78
San Lorenzo Elementary
78 students
What this shows Snell Middle reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Snell Middle compares
Snell Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 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
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
$22,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Cobre Consolidated Schools reports $22,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~201 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.