- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomfield, NM
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Bloomfield Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350024000609
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomfield Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Bloomfield, NM.
School address
District: Bloomfield Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350024000609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center shrank from 279 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 350024000609 · Bloomfield, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 10.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High (764 students)
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center shrank from 279 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center 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
- This school 236
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
236 students
- Blanco Element 138
Blanco Elementary
138 students
What this shows Bloomfield Early Childhood Center reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bloomfield Early Childhood Center compares
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center 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 | 236 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
236
Bigger than 24% 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
88.6%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
White 19.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Bloomfield Early Childhood Center 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 Bloomfield Early Childhood Center 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanco Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomfield Early Childhood Center'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
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Bloomfield Early Childhood Center?
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomfield, NM. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield Early Childhood Center 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 Bloomfield Early Childhood Center?
100.0% of students at Bloomfield Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomfield Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Bloomfield Early Childhood Center is American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.1% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomfield Early Childhood Center?
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bloomfield Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomfield Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 7 public 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 public schools in Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield Schools?
Besides Bloomfield Early Childhood Center, 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.