- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carrizozo, NM
Carrizozo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carrizozo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350033000176
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrizozo Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Carrizozo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrizozo Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrizozo Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carrizozo, NM.
School address
District: Carrizozo Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350033000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Carrizozo Elementary held near 70 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 350033000176 · Carrizozo, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Carrizozo High (47 students)
Carrizozo Elementary held near 70 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Carrizozo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carrizozo Elementary
72 students
- Carrizozo High
Carrizozo High
47 students
- Carrizozo Midd 25
Carrizozo Middle
25 students
What this shows Carrizozo Elementary reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrizozo Elementary compares
Carrizozo Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
72
Bigger than 7% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,739
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 45.8%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Carrizozo Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Carrizozo Municipal Schools reports $24,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrizozo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrizozo High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carrizozo Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrizozo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carrizozo Elementary
How many students attend Carrizozo Elementary?
Carrizozo Elementary has 72 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carrizozo, NM. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrizozo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrizozo Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carrizozo Elementary?
100.0% of students at Carrizozo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrizozo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carrizozo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Carrizozo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrizozo Elementary?
Carrizozo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Carrizozo Elementary rank among public schools in Carrizozo?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrizozo Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carrizozo, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carrizozo Municipal Schools?
Besides Carrizozo Elementary, Carrizozo Municipal Schools also operates Carrizozo High (47 students) and Carrizozo Middle (25 students). See the Carrizozo Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.