- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deming, NM
Chaparral Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350069000237
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Deming · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Deming, NM.
School address
District: Deming Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350069000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Chaparral Elementary shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 350069000237 · Deming, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 15.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Deming High (1,174 students)
Chaparral Elementary shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Chaparral Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deming High
Deming High
1,174 students
- Red Mountain M
Red Mountain Middle
746 students
- Bataan Element
Bataan Elementary
487 students
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary
483 students
- This school 377
Chaparral Elementary
377 students
- Deming Interme 373
Deming Intermediate
373 students
What this shows Chaparral Elementary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral Elementary compares
Chaparral Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$14,958
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
White 16.2%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Chaparral Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deming Public Schools reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chaparral Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deming High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bataan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deming Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaparral Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaparral Elementary
How many students attend Chaparral Elementary?
Chaparral Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deming, NM. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaparral Elementary?
100.0% of students at Chaparral Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Deming, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral Elementary?
Chaparral Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Chaparral Elementary rank among schools in Deming?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Deming, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Deming on the city page.
What other schools are in Deming Public Schools?
Besides Chaparral Elementary, Deming Public Schools also operates Deming High (1,174 students), Red Mountain Middle (746 students), and Bataan Elementary (487 students). See the Deming Public Schools district page for the complete list.