Enrollment
375
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 350099000281
Apache Elementary — Farmington, NM
Federal NCES profile for Apache Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apache Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Apache Elementary reports 375 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the New Mexico average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 375 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Farmington Municipal Schools spends $12,424 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.9% from local sources (property taxes), 69.6% from the state, and 17.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Apache Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,424
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 375 Top 67% in New Mexico — larger than 33% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +24% vs state
NCES ID 350099000281
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 10.4%
White 7.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 64.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 375:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.9%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Municipal Schools, which includes Apache Elementary.
$12,424
Per student
-35%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 69.6%
Federal 17.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
Similar elementary schools in Farmington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Country Club Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Ladera Del Norte Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 16:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Esperanza Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Apache Elementary
How many students attend Apache Elementary?
Apache Elementary has 375 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in FARMINGTON, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apache Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Apache Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apache Elementary?
100.0% of students at Apache Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apache Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Apache Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 64.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in FARMINGTON, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apache Elementary?
Apache Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.