- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Espanola, NM
Alcalde Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alcalde Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350090000260
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcalde Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Espanola · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alcalde Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcalde Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Espanola, NM.
School address
District: Espanola Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350090000260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Alcalde Elementary held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350090000260 · Espanola, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Espanola Valley High (869 students)
Alcalde Elementary held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Alcalde 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 151
Alcalde Elementary
151 students
What this shows Alcalde Elementary reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alcalde Elementary compares
Alcalde Elementary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
151
Bigger than 15% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
White 0.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.1, Alcalde Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Espanola Public Schools reports $16,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcalde 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eutimio Salazar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Rodriguez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tony Quintana Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcalde 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 other 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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcalde Elementary
How many students attend Alcalde Elementary?
Alcalde Elementary has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Espanola, NM. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcalde Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcalde Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Alcalde Elementary?
100.0% of students at Alcalde Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcalde Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alcalde Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment, in Espanola, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcalde Elementary?
Alcalde Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Alcalde Elementary rank among schools in Espanola?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcalde Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Espanola, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Espanola on the city page.
What other schools are in Espanola Public Schools?
Besides Alcalde 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.