- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield, NM
Blanco Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blanco Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350024000155
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanco Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanco Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanco Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bloomfield, NM.
School address
District: Bloomfield Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350024000155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Blanco Elementary shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 350024000155 · Bloomfield, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 9.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High (764 students)
Blanco Elementary shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Blanco Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hig
Bloomfield High
764 students
- Central Primar
Central Primary
433 students
- Naaba Ani Elem
Naaba Ani Elementary
405 students
- Mesa Alta Jr H
Mesa Alta Jr High
316 students
- Bloomfield Ear 236
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
236 students
- This school 138
Blanco Elementary
138 students
What this shows Blanco Elementary reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blanco Elementary compares
Blanco 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 16% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.6%
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
$15,195
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 58.7%
White 31.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Blanco Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bloomfield Schools reports $15,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blanco Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naaba Ani Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Alta Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanco Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blanco Elementary
How many students attend Blanco Elementary?
Blanco Elementary has 138 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield, NM. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanco Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanco Elementary is 9.9:1, which is 29% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 37% 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 Blanco Elementary?
100.0% of students at Blanco Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanco Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blanco Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanco Elementary?
Blanco Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blanco Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanco Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bloomfield, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield Schools?
Besides Blanco Elementary, Bloomfield Schools also operates Bloomfield High (764 students), Central Primary (433 students), and Naaba Ani Elementary (405 students). See the Bloomfield Schools district page for the complete list.