Enrollment
433
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Primary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Primary
Central Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bloomfield, New Mexico, enrolling 433 students.
At 13.5:1, 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.
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 433 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bloomfield Schools spends $12,945 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bloomfield Schools also operates Bloomfield High (764 students) and Naaba Ani Elementary (405 students) alongside Central Primary.
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 Central Primary compares
Central Primary 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 | 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 (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
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
$12,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomfield Schools, which includes Central Primary.
$12,945
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 60.1%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~433 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central Primary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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