- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Zuni, NM
Zuni Middle
Federal NCES profile for Zuni Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350280000678
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zuni Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Zuni · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Zuni Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zuni Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Zuni, NM.
School address
District: Zuni Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350280000678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Zuni Middle held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 350280000678 · Zuni, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary (447 students)
Zuni Middle held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Zuni Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shiwi Ts'ana E
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary
447 students
- Zuni High
Zuni High
295 students
- This school
Zuni Middle
240 students
- Twin Buttes Cy 70
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
70 students
What this shows Zuni Middle reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zuni Middle compares
Zuni 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.6%
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
$24,091
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 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Zuni Middle is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zuni Public Schools reports $24,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zuni Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zuni High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Buttes Cyber Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zuni Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zuni Middle
How many students attend Zuni Middle?
Zuni Middle has 240 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zuni, NM. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zuni Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Zuni Middle is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Zuni Middle?
100.0% of students at Zuni Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zuni Middle?
The largest demographic group at Zuni Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 77.1% of enrollment, in Zuni, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zuni Middle?
Zuni Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Zuni Middle rank among public schools in Zuni?
By Resource Investment Index, Zuni Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Zuni, 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 Zuni Public Schools?
Besides Zuni Middle, Zuni Public Schools also operates Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary (447 students), Zuni High (295 students), and Twin Buttes Cyber Academy (70 students). See the Zuni Public Schools district page for the complete list.