- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shiprock, NM
Tse Bit Ai Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tse Bit Ai Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350039000189
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tse Bit Ai Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Shiprock · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tse Bit Ai Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tse Bit Ai Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Shiprock, NM.
School address
District: Central Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350039000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Tse Bit Ai Middle held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 350039000189 · Shiprock, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirtland Central High (743 students)
Tse Bit Ai Middle held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tse Bit Ai Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirtland Centr
Kirtland Central High
743 students
- Shiprock High
Shiprock High
502 students
- Judy Nelson El
Judy Nelson Elementary
486 students
- This school
Tse Bit Ai Middle
390 students
- Kirtland Eleme
Kirtland Elementary
388 students
- Kirtland Middl
Kirtland Middle
372 students
What this shows Tse Bit Ai Middle reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tse Bit Ai Middle compares
Tse Bit Ai Middle 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$23,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 91.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Tse Bit Ai Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Consolidated Schools reports $23,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tse Bit Ai Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shiprock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judy Nelson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tse Bit Ai Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tse Bit Ai Middle
How many students attend Tse Bit Ai Middle?
Tse Bit Ai Middle has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shiprock, NM. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tse Bit Ai Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tse Bit Ai Middle is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Tse Bit Ai Middle?
100.0% of students at Tse Bit Ai Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tse Bit Ai Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tse Bit Ai Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.0% of enrollment, in Shiprock, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tse Bit Ai Middle?
Tse Bit Ai Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Tse Bit Ai Middle rank among public schools in Shiprock?
By Resource Investment Index, Tse Bit Ai Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Shiprock, 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 Shiprock on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Consolidated Schools?
Besides Tse Bit Ai Middle, Central Consolidated Schools also operates Kirtland Central High (743 students), Shiprock High (502 students), and Judy Nelson Elementary (486 students). See the Central Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.