- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thoreau, NM
Thoreau Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thoreau Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350111000663
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thoreau Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Thoreau · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thoreau Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thoreau Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thoreau, NM.
School address
District: Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350111000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Thoreau Middle grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 350111000663 · Thoreau, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 24.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students)
Thoreau Middle grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Thoreau Middle 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 362
Thoreau Middle
362 students
What this shows Thoreau Middle reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thoreau Middle compares
Thoreau Middle is a growing 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 72% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 97% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
64.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
White 8.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Thoreau Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gallup High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chief Manuelito Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thoreau Middle'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 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thoreau Middle
How many students attend Thoreau Middle?
Thoreau Middle has 362 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thoreau, NM. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Middle is 24.1:1, which is 72% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thoreau Middle?
100.0% of students at Thoreau Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thoreau Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thoreau Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 61.9% of enrollment, in Thoreau, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thoreau Middle?
Thoreau Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Thoreau Middle rank among public schools in Thoreau?
By Resource Investment Index, Thoreau Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, 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.