- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clovis, NM
W D Gattis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for W D Gattis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350057001097
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W D Gattis Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
W D Gattis Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W D Gattis Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Clovis, NM.
School address
District: Clovis Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350057001097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
W D Gattis Middle School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 350057001097 · Clovis, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis High (1,506 students)
W D Gattis Middle School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
W D Gattis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clovis High
Clovis High
1,506 students
- This school 527
W D Gattis Middle School
527 students
- Marshall Middl 511
Marshall Middle
511 students
- La Casita Elem 484
La Casita Elementary
484 students
- Clovis Hs Fres 482
Clovis Hs Freshman Academy
482 students
- Yucca Middle 480
Yucca Middle
480 students
What this shows W D Gattis Middle School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How W D Gattis Middle School compares
W D Gattis Middle School 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$13,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
White 26.2%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, W D Gattis Middle School is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clovis Municipal Schools reports $13,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W D Gattis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Casita Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis Hs Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yucca Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W D Gattis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about W D Gattis Middle School
How many students attend W D Gattis Middle School?
W D Gattis Middle School has 527 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clovis, NM. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W D Gattis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W D Gattis Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 18% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W D Gattis Middle School?
100.0% of students at W D Gattis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W D Gattis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at W D Gattis Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Clovis, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W D Gattis Middle School?
W D Gattis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 W D Gattis Middle School rank among middle schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, W D Gattis Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Clovis, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Clovis on the city page.
What other schools are in Clovis Municipal Schools?
Besides W D Gattis Middle School, Clovis Municipal Schools also operates Clovis High (1,506 students), Marshall Middle (511 students), and La Casita Elementary (484 students). See the Clovis Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.