Enrollment
152
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alvis Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alvis Elementary
Alvis Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clayton, New Mexico, enrolling 152 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 61.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 152 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (38%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 152 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clayton Municipal Schools also operates Clayton High (121 students) and Kiser Elementary (63 students) alongside Alvis Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alvis Elementary compares
Alvis Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton Municipal Schools, which includes Alvis Elementary.
$17,530
Per student
+5%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 74.6%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Alvis Elementary's federal record.
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alvis Elementary a good school?
Alvis Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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