- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clayton, NM
Alvis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alvis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350051000200
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvis Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvis Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvis Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Clayton, NM.
School address
District: Clayton Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350051000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Alvis Elementary held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350051000200 · Clayton, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 12.7:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Clayton High (121 students)
Alvis Elementary held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Alvis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alvis Elementary
152 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
121 students
- Kiser Elementa
Kiser Elementary
63 students
- Clayton Junior
Clayton Junior High
61 students
What this shows Alvis Elementary reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alvis Elementary compares
Alvis 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▼ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$19,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
White 37.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Alvis Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Clayton Municipal Schools reports $19,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alvis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiser Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alvis Elementary
How many students attend Alvis Elementary?
Alvis Elementary has 152 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clayton, NM. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvis Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Alvis Elementary?
61.1% of students at Alvis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alvis Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Clayton, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvis Elementary?
Alvis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Alvis Elementary rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvis Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Clayton, 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 Clayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton Municipal Schools?
Besides Alvis Elementary, Clayton Municipal Schools also operates Clayton High (121 students), Kiser Elementary (63 students), and Clayton Junior High (61 students). See the Clayton Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.