- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bernalillo, NM
Bernalillo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bernalillo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350021000152
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernalillo Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Bernalillo · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernalillo Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernalillo Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Bernalillo, NM.
School address
District: Bernalillo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350021000152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
Bernalillo Elementary grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+26.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+81 students YoY 350021000152 · Bernalillo, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bernalillo High (824 students)
Bernalillo Elementary grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+26.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Bernalillo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bernalillo Hig
Bernalillo High
824 students
- Wd Carroll Ele
Wd Carroll Elementary
399 students
- This school
Bernalillo Elementary
364 students
- Bernalillo Mid 276
Bernalillo Middle
276 students
- Santo Domingo 206
Santo Domingo Elementary
206 students
- Algodones Elem 184
Algodones Elementary
184 students
What this shows Bernalillo Elementary reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernalillo Elementary compares
Bernalillo Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$19,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 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 54.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 38.7%
Two or More 5.2%
White 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Bernalillo Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Bernalillo Public Schools reports $19,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernalillo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wd Carroll Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernalillo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santo Domingo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algodones Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernalillo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernalillo Elementary
How many students attend Bernalillo Elementary?
Bernalillo Elementary has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bernalillo, NM. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), up 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernalillo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernalillo Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernalillo Elementary?
100.0% of students at Bernalillo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernalillo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bernalillo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Bernalillo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernalillo Elementary?
Bernalillo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Bernalillo Elementary rank among public schools in Bernalillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernalillo Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Bernalillo, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bernalillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Bernalillo Public Schools?
Besides Bernalillo Elementary, Bernalillo Public Schools also operates Bernalillo High (824 students), Wd Carroll Elementary (399 students), and Bernalillo Middle (276 students). See the Bernalillo Public Schools district page for the complete list.