Enrollment
327
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roswell, NM
Berrendo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Berrendo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350225000505
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berrendo Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Mexico schools.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Berrendo Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berrendo Elementary ranks #7 of 11 schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berrendo Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berrendo Elementary
Berrendo Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Roswell, New Mexico, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 275 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #228, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (42%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 654 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Roswell Independent Schools spends $12,961 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students) and Goddard High (1,096 students) alongside Berrendo Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berrendo Elementary compares
Berrendo Elementary on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$12,961
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 41.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Berrendo Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roswell Independent Schools, which includes Berrendo Elementary.
$12,961
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.0%
State 74.9%
Federal 18.1%
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.
How Berrendo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berrendo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Berrendo Elementary
How many students attend Berrendo Elementary?
Berrendo Elementary has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roswell, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrendo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrendo Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berrendo Elementary?
100.0% of students at Berrendo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berrendo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Berrendo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berrendo Elementary?
Berrendo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berrendo Elementary rank among schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Berrendo Elementary ranks #7 of 11 schools in Roswell, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roswell on the city page.
Is Berrendo Elementary a good school?
Berrendo Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Berrendo Elementary, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students), Goddard High (1,096 students), and Berrendo Middle (571 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.
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