Enrollment
72
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carrizozo Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carrizozo Elementary
Carrizozo Elementary is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Carrizozo, New Mexico, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 72 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (46%) (diversity index 55/100).
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Carrizozo Municipal Schools spends $22,356 per pupil, 34% above the New Mexico average, a better-resourced district than most.
Carrizozo Municipal Schools also operates Carrizozo High (47 students) and Carrizozo Middle (25 students) alongside Carrizozo 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 Carrizozo Elementary compares
Carrizozo 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carrizozo Municipal Schools, which includes Carrizozo Elementary.
$22,356
Per student
+34%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 73.1%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Carrizozo on the city page.
Is Carrizozo Elementary a good school?
Carrizozo Elementary earns 46/100 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 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.
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