- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, NM
Animas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Animas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350099000280
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Animas Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Animas Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Animas Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Animas Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 350099000280 · Farmington, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 11.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High (1,747 students)
Animas Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Animas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
1,747 students
- Piedra Vista H
Piedra Vista High
1,511 students
- Heights Middle 660
Heights Middle School
660 students
- Tibbetts Middl 652
Tibbetts Middle School
652 students
- Hermosa Middle 622
Hermosa Middle School
622 students
- This school 345
Animas Elementary
345 students
What this shows Animas Elementary reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Animas Elementary compares
Animas 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$12,791
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
White 15.7%
Two or More 11.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Animas Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Municipal Schools reports $12,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Animas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedra Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Animas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- 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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Animas Elementary
How many students attend Animas Elementary?
Animas Elementary has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Animas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Animas Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 21% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Animas Elementary?
100.0% of students at Animas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Animas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Animas Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 50.4% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Animas Elementary?
Animas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Animas Elementary rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Animas Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Farmington, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides Animas Elementary, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students), Piedra Vista High (1,511 students), and Heights Middle School (660 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.