Enrollment
251
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taos, NM
Taos Academy
Federal NCES profile for Taos Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350011801055Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taos Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Taos · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Taos Academy has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taos Academy ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Taos, NM.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taos Academy compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taos Academy
Taos Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Taos, New Mexico, enrolling 251 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 251 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
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 43 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (25%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Taos Academy spends $12,225 per pupil, 27% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Taos Academy is a single-school charter district, so Taos Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Taos Academy compares
Taos 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 41% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,225
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 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 65.7%
White 24.7%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Taos 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 Taos Academy, which includes Taos Academy.
$12,225
Per student
-27%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.8%
State 84.1%
Federal 8.1%
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.
Similar other 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 (~251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taos Academy
How many students attend Taos Academy?
Taos Academy has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taos, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taos Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Taos Academy is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Taos Academy?
47.4% of students at Taos Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taos Academy?
The largest demographic group at Taos Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment, in Taos, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taos Academy?
Taos Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher 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 Taos Academy rank among public schools in Taos?
By Resource Investment Index, Taos Academy ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Taos, 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 Taos on the city page.
Is Taos Academy a good school?
Taos 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 Taos Academy?
None; Taos Academy is a single-school charter district, and Taos Academy is its only campus.
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