- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Texico, NM
Texico High
Federal NCES profile for Texico High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350258000589
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texico High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Texico · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Texico High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texico High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Texico, NM.
School address
District: Texico Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350258000589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Texico High held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 350258000589 · Texico, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 14:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Texico Elementary (246 students)
Texico High held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Texico High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texico Element
Texico Elementary
246 students
- This school
Texico High
168 students
- Texico Middle
Texico Middle
137 students
What this shows Texico High reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Texico High compares
Texico High 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 52% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$14,646
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 84 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Texico High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Texico Municipal Schools reports $14,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Texico High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texico Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Texico Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Texico High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high 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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Texico High
How many students attend Texico High?
Texico High has 168 students enrolled. It is a high school in Texico, NM. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texico High?
The student-teacher ratio at Texico High is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Texico High?
38.6% of students at Texico High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texico High?
The largest demographic group at Texico High is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Texico, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texico High?
Texico High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Texico High rank among public schools in Texico?
By Resource Investment Index, Texico High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Texico, 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 Texico Municipal Schools?
Besides Texico High, Texico Municipal Schools also operates Texico Elementary (246 students) and Texico Middle (137 students). See the Texico Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.