Enrollment
186
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350054000206
Cloudcroft Elementary — Cloudcroft, NM
Federal NCES profile for Cloudcroft Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cloudcroft Municipal Schools · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
+4% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cloudcroft Elementary reports 186 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% below the New Mexico average and 30% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 372 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cloudcroft Municipal Schools spends $24,099 per pupil district-wide, above the New Mexico average of $19,045 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.6% from local sources (property taxes), 63.3% from the state, and 16.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cloudcroft Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 55% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 63% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,099
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Mexico avg of $19,045
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 372 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 186 Top 34% in New Mexico — larger than 66% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.4% -55% vs state
NCES ID 350054000206
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 372:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.2%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cloudcroft Municipal Schools, which includes Cloudcroft Elementary.
$24,099
Per student
+27%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in CLOUDCROFT, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft Elementary is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in CLOUDCROFT, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloudcroft Elementary?
Cloudcroft Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.