- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield, NM
Central Primary
Federal NCES profile for Central Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350024000157
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Primary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Primary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Primary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bloomfield, NM.
School address
District: Bloomfield Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350024000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Central Primary held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 350024000157 · Bloomfield, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High (764 students)
Central Primary held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Central Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hig
Bloomfield High
764 students
- This school
Central Primary
433 students
- Naaba Ani Elem
Naaba Ani Elementary
405 students
- Mesa Alta Jr H
Mesa Alta Jr High
316 students
- Bloomfield Ear 236
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
236 students
- Blanco Element 138
Blanco Elementary
138 students
What this shows Central Primary reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Primary compares
Central Primary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.4%
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
$15,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
White 22.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Central Primary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Bloomfield Schools reports $15,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naaba Ani Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Alta Jr High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanco Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Primary
How many students attend Central Primary?
Central Primary has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield, NM. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Primary is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 14% 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 Primary?
100.0% of students at Central Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Primary?
The largest demographic group at Central Primary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 41.8% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Primary?
Central Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Central Primary rank among elementary schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Primary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bloomfield, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield Schools?
Besides Central Primary, Bloomfield Schools also operates Bloomfield High (764 students), Naaba Ani Elementary (405 students), and Mesa Alta Jr High (316 students). See the Bloomfield Schools district page for the complete list.