- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lordsburg, NM
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350162000422
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lordsburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lordsburg, NM.
School address
District: Lordsburg Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350162000422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 75 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.3 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 350162000422 · Lordsburg, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 12.7:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: R.V.Traylor Elementary (158 students)
Central Elementary held near 75 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.3 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R.V.Traylor El
R.V.Traylor Elementary
158 students
- Dugan-Tarango
Dugan-Tarango Middle
124 students
- Lordsburg High
Lordsburg High
121 students
- This school
Central Elementary
76 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 28% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,358
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
Programs
District finance for Lordsburg Municipal Schools reports $20,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.V.Traylor Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dugan-Tarango Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lordsburg High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~76 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 76 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lordsburg, NM. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Central Elementary?
57.9% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary rank among public schools in Lordsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lordsburg, 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 Lordsburg Municipal Schools?
Besides Central Elementary, Lordsburg Municipal Schools also operates R.V.Traylor Elementary (158 students), Dugan-Tarango Middle (124 students), and Lordsburg High (121 students). See the Lordsburg Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.