Enrollment
186
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cloudcroft, NM
Cloudcroft Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cloudcroft Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350054000206
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cloudcroft Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cloudcroft · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cloudcroft Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cloudcroft Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cloudcroft, NM.
School address
District: Cloudcroft Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350054000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cloudcroft Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cloudcroft Elementary
Cloudcroft Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, enrolling 186 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.4% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 186 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools also operates Cloudcroft High (138 students) and Cloudcroft Middle (105 students) alongside Cloudcroft Elementary.
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 Cloudcroft Elementary compares
Cloudcroft Elementary 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 55% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 81% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$17,862
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 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
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Cloudcroft Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cloudcroft Municipal Schools, which includes Cloudcroft Elementary.
$17,862
Per student
+7%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 63.3%
Federal 16.1%
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 Cloudcroft Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudcroft High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cloudcroft Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cloudcroft Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cloudcroft Elementary
How many students attend Cloudcroft Elementary?
Cloudcroft Elementary has 186 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cloudcroft, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cloudcroft Elementary?
36.4% of students at Cloudcroft Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cloudcroft Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cloudcroft Elementary is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Cloudcroft, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloudcroft Elementary?
Cloudcroft Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cloudcroft Elementary rank among public schools in Cloudcroft?
By Resource Investment Index, Cloudcroft Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cloudcroft, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cloudcroft on the city page.
Is Cloudcroft Elementary a good school?
Cloudcroft Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Cloudcroft Municipal Schools?
Besides Cloudcroft Elementary, Cloudcroft Municipal Schools also operates Cloudcroft High (138 students) and Cloudcroft Middle (105 students). See the Cloudcroft Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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