- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deming, NM
Bell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350069000236
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Deming · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Deming, NM.
School address
District: Deming Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350069000236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bell Elementary held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 350069000236 · Deming, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 12.5:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Deming High (1,174 students)
Bell Elementary held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Bell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deming High
Deming High
1,174 students
- Red Mountain M
Red Mountain Middle
746 students
- Bataan Element
Bataan Elementary
487 students
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary
483 students
- Chaparral Elem 377
Chaparral Elementary
377 students
- This school 301
Bell Elementary
301 students
What this shows Bell Elementary reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Elementary compares
Bell 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 23% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$14,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Bell Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deming Public Schools reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deming High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bataan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Elementary
How many students attend Bell Elementary?
Bell Elementary has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deming, NM. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 20% 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 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% of enrollment, in Deming, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Elementary?
Bell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Bell Elementary rank among schools in Deming?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Deming, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Deming on the city page.
What other schools are in Deming Public Schools?
Besides Bell Elementary, Deming Public Schools also operates Deming High (1,174 students), Red Mountain Middle (746 students), and Bataan Elementary (487 students). See the Deming Public Schools district page for the complete list.