- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cimarron, NM
Cimarron Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cimarron Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350048000197
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cimarron Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cimarron · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cimarron Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cimarron Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cimarron, NM.
School address
District: Cimarron Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350048000197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Cimarron Elementary shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 350048000197 · Cimarron, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 8.6:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Nest Elementary (72 students)
Cimarron Elementary shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cimarron Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Nest Ele
Eagle Nest Elementary
72 students
- Cimarron High
Cimarron High
64 students
- This school
Cimarron Elementary
60 students
- Eagle Nest Mid
Eagle Nest Middle
57 students
- Cimarron Middl
Cimarron Middle
46 students
- Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley High
40 students
What this shows Cimarron Elementary reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cimarron Elementary compares
Cimarron 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▼ 8% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 9% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 26.7%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Cimarron Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Cimarron Municipal Schools reports $23,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cimarron Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Nest Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cimarron High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Nest Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cimarron Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreno Valley High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cimarron Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cimarron Elementary
How many students attend Cimarron Elementary?
Cimarron Elementary has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cimarron, NM. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Elementary is 8.6:1, which is 39% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 45% 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 Cimarron Elementary?
74.6% of students at Cimarron Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cimarron Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cimarron Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Cimarron, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cimarron Elementary?
Cimarron Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Cimarron Elementary rank among public schools in Cimarron?
By Resource Investment Index, Cimarron Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cimarron, 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 Cimarron Municipal Schools?
Besides Cimarron Elementary, Cimarron Municipal Schools also operates Eagle Nest Elementary (72 students), Cimarron High (64 students), and Eagle Nest Middle (57 students). See the Cimarron Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.