- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thoreau, NM
Thoreau High
Federal NCES profile for Thoreau High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350111000316
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thoreau High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Thoreau · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thoreau High has class sizes larger than 72% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thoreau High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Thoreau, NM.
School address
District: Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350111000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Thoreau High held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 350111000316 · Thoreau, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 15.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students)
Thoreau High held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Thoreau High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallup Central
Gallup Central Alternative
1,244 students
- Miyamura High
Miyamura High School
1,237 students
- Gallup High
Gallup High
796 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
648 students
- Chief Manuelit
Chief Manuelito Middle
634 students
- This school 389
Thoreau High
389 students
What this shows Thoreau High reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thoreau High compares
Thoreau 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.9%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Thoreau High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools reports $18,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thoreau High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Central Alternative | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Miyamura High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gallup High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chief Manuelito Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thoreau High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thoreau High
How many students attend Thoreau High?
Thoreau High has 389 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thoreau, NM. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thoreau High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thoreau High is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thoreau High?
100.0% of students at Thoreau High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thoreau High?
The largest demographic group at Thoreau High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.4% of enrollment, in Thoreau, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thoreau High?
Thoreau High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Thoreau High rank among public schools in Thoreau?
By Resource Investment Index, Thoreau High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Thoreau, 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 Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools?
Besides Thoreau High, Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools also operates Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students), Miyamura High School (1,237 students), and Gallup High (796 students). See the Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools district page for the complete list.