- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anthony, NM
Berino Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Berino Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350108030017
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berino Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Anthony · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Berino Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berino Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Anthony, NM.
School address
District: Gadsden Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350108030017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Berino Elementary shrank from 353 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 350108030017 · Anthony, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 10.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden High (1,219 students)
Berino Elementary shrank from 353 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Berino Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden High
Gadsden High
1,219 students
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
1,154 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
1,067 students
- Gadsden Middle
Gadsden Middle
650 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
550 students
- This school 300
Berino Elementary
300 students
What this shows Berino Elementary reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berino Elementary compares
Berino Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 22% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$18,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 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 98.0%
White 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Berino Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Gadsden Independent Schools reports $18,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berino Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berino Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berino Elementary
How many students attend Berino Elementary?
Berino Elementary has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anthony, NM. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berino Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Berino Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 32% 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 Berino Elementary?
100.0% of students at Berino Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berino Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Berino Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in Anthony, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berino Elementary?
Berino 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 Berino Elementary rank among schools in Anthony?
By Resource Investment Index, Berino Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Anthony, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anthony on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden Independent Schools?
Besides Berino Elementary, Gadsden Independent Schools also operates Gadsden High (1,219 students), Santa Teresa High (1,154 students), and Chaparral High (1,067 students). See the Gadsden Independent Schools district page for the complete list.