- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chapparal, NM
Chaparral on-Track Prek Center
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral on-Track Prek Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350108001131
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral on-Track Prek Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 160
- students enrolled
Chaparral on-Track Prek Center has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gadsden Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350108001131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Chaparral on-Track Prek Center grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 350108001131 · Chapparal, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden High (1,219 students)
Chaparral on-Track Prek Center grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Chaparral on-Track Prek Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden High
Gadsden High
1,219 students
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
1,154 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
1,067 students
- Gadsden Middle
Gadsden Middle
650 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
550 students
- This school 160
Chaparral on-Track Prek Center
160 students
What this shows Chaparral on-Track Prek Center reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral on-Track Prek Center compares
Chaparral on-Track Prek Center is a growing 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$18,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.3%
White 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Chaparral on-Track Prek Center is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Gadsden Independent Schools reports $18,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chaparral on-Track Prek Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaparral on-Track Prek Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaparral on-Track Prek Center
How many students attend Chaparral on-Track Prek Center?
Chaparral on-Track Prek Center has 160 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chapparal, NM. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral on-Track Prek Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral on-Track Prek Center is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Chaparral on-Track Prek Center?
100.0% of students at Chaparral on-Track Prek Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral on-Track Prek Center?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral on-Track Prek Center is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in Chapparal, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral on-Track Prek Center?
Chaparral on-Track Prek Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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).
What other schools are in Gadsden Independent Schools?
Besides Chaparral on-Track Prek Center, Gadsden Independent Schools also operates Gadsden High (1,219 students), Santa Teresa High (1,154 students), and Chaparral High (1,067 students). See the Gadsden Independent Schools district page for the complete list.