- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Abiquiu, NM
Abiquiu Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Abiquiu Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350090000259
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abiquiu Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Mexico schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 68
- students enrolled
Abiquiu Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Espanola Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350090000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Abiquiu Elementary shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-18.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.8 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 350090000259 · Abiquiu, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 8.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Espanola Valley High (869 students)
Abiquiu Elementary shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-18.3%). Teacher FTE lost 8.8 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Abiquiu Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Espanola Valle
Espanola Valley High
869 students
- Carlos F. Vigi
Carlos F. Vigil Middle
379 students
- Eutimio Salaza 339
Eutimio Salazar Elementary
339 students
- James Rodrigue 233
James Rodriguez Elementary
233 students
- Tony Quintana 208
Tony Quintana Elementary
208 students
- This school 68
Abiquiu Elementary
68 students
What this shows Abiquiu Elementary reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abiquiu Elementary compares
Abiquiu Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 9% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.4%
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
$16,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%
White 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Abiquiu Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Espanola Public Schools reports $16,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abiquiu Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlos F. Vigil Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eutimio Salazar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rodriguez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tony Quintana Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abiquiu Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Abiquiu Elementary
How many students attend Abiquiu Elementary?
Abiquiu Elementary has 68 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Abiquiu, NM. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abiquiu Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Abiquiu Elementary is 8.5:1, which is 39% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 46% 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 Abiquiu Elementary?
100.0% of students at Abiquiu Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abiquiu Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Abiquiu Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment, in Abiquiu, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abiquiu Elementary?
Abiquiu Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Espanola Public Schools?
Besides Abiquiu Elementary, Espanola Public Schools also operates Espanola Valley High (869 students), Carlos F. Vigil Middle (379 students), and Eutimio Salazar Elementary (339 students). See the Espanola Public Schools district page for the complete list.