Enrollment
301
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350069000236
Bell Elementary — Deming, NM
Federal NCES profile for Bell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 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: Deming Public 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bell 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
Bell Elementary reports 301 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% 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 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 23% above the New Mexico average and 92% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 301 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Deming Public Schools spends $14,417 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.0% from local sources (property taxes), 75.4% from the state, and 16.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), 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 Bell 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 23% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 53% | — | — |
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
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 23% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$14,417
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 301 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 301 Top 53% in New Mexico — larger than 47% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.6% +23% vs state
NCES ID 350069000236
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.4%
White 7.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 301:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deming Public Schools, which includes Bell Elementary.
$14,417
Per student
-24%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 75.4%
Federal 16.5%
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
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
Similar other schools in Deming
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377 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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Standard public school
363 students 11:1 students per teacher
Memorial Elementary
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My Little School
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bell Elementary
How many students attend Bell Elementary?
Bell Elementary has 301 students enrolled. It is a other school in DEMING, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Bell Elementary?
99.6% of students at Bell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bell Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in DEMING, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Elementary?
Bell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) 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.