Enrollment
168
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350258000589
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Texico · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Texico High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Texico High
Texico High is a mid-sized high school in Texico, New Mexico, enrolling 168 students.
At 14:1, 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 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 168 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 84 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Texico Municipal Schools spends $13,357 per pupil, 20% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Texico Municipal Schools also operates Texico Elementary (246 students) and Texico Middle (137 students) alongside Texico High.
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 Texico High compares
Texico High 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,357
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texico Municipal Schools, which includes Texico High.
$13,357
Per student
-20%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 73.4%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high 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 (~168 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Texico High's federal record.
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Texico on the city page.
Is Texico High a good school?
Texico High earns 42/100 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 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.
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