Enrollment
207
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350027000160
Capitan Elementary — Capitan, NM
Federal NCES profile for Capitan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capitan Elementary earns an F Resource Investment Index (28/100), with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- F
- Resource Index · 28/100
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 207
- students enrolled
School address
District: Capitan Municipal Schools · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Capitan Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Capitan Elementary reports 207 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% below the New Mexico average and 11% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Capitan Municipal Schools spends $16,652 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.0% from local sources (property taxes), 73.5% from the state, and 9.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Capitan Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 43% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 73% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
207 larger than 20% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% below 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,652
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
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.
Overview
Enrollment 207 Top 37% in New Mexico — larger than 63% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.0% -43% vs state
NCES ID 350027000160
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Capitan Municipal Schools, which includes Capitan Elementary.
$16,652
Per student
-13%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 73.5%
Federal 9.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Capitan Elementary
How many students attend Capitan Elementary?
Capitan Elementary has 207 students enrolled. It is a other school in CAPITAN, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Capitan Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capitan Elementary?
46.0% of students at Capitan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capitan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Capitan Elementary is White at 59.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in CAPITAN, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capitan Elementary?
Capitan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.