- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayard, NM
Bayard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bayard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350060000225
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayard Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bayard · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayard Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayard Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bayard, NM.
School address
District: Cobre Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350060000225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Bayard Elementary held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 350060000225 · Bayard, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 8.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cobre High (257 students)
Bayard Elementary held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Bayard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cobre High
Cobre High
257 students
- Snell Middle
Snell Middle
201 students
- This school
Bayard Elementary
156 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
133 students
- Hurley Element
Hurley Elementary
114 students
- San Lorenzo El 78
San Lorenzo Elementary
78 students
What this shows Bayard Elementary reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayard Elementary compares
Bayard 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 38% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 10% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$22,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 156 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 89.7%
White 10.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Bayard Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Cobre Consolidated Schools reports $22,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobre High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hurley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayard Elementary
How many students attend Bayard Elementary?
Bayard Elementary has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayard, NM. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayard Elementary is 8.7:1, which is 38% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 45% 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 Bayard Elementary?
100.0% of students at Bayard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bayard Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment, in Bayard, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayard Elementary?
Bayard 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 Bayard Elementary rank among public schools in Bayard?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayard Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bayard, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cobre Consolidated Schools?
Besides Bayard Elementary, Cobre Consolidated Schools also operates Cobre High (257 students), Snell Middle (201 students), and Central Elementary (133 students). See the Cobre Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.