Enrollment
207
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Capitan, NM
Capitan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Capitan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350027000160
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capitan Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Capitan · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Capitan Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capitan Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Capitan, NM.
School address
District: Capitan Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350027000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-8% 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
What stands out at Capitan Elementary
Capitan Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Capitan, New Mexico, enrolling 207 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 207 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 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Capitan Municipal Schools also operates Capitan High (134 students) and Capitan Middle (102 students) alongside Capitan 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 Capitan Elementary compares
Capitan 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 43% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$15,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Capitan Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Capitan Municipal Schools, which includes Capitan Elementary.
$15,375
Per student
-8%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Capitan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitan High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capitan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~207 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Capitan, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Capitan Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 18% 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 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% of enrollment, in Capitan, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capitan Elementary?
Capitan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Capitan Elementary rank among public schools in Capitan?
By Resource Investment Index, Capitan Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Capitan, 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 Capitan on the city page.
Is Capitan Elementary a good school?
Capitan Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Capitan Municipal Schools?
Besides Capitan Elementary, Capitan Municipal Schools also operates Capitan High (134 students) and Capitan Middle (102 students). See the Capitan Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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