- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hobbs, NM
College Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for College Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350126000686
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Lane Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
College Lane Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Lane Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hobbs, NM.
School address
District: Hobbs Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350126000686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
College Lane Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350126000686 · Hobbs, NM Elementary · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 18.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobbs High (2,312 students)
College Lane Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
College Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hobbs High
Hobbs High
2,312 students
- Houston Middle 822
Houston Middle School
822 students
- Highland Middl 808
Highland Middle School
808 students
- Hobbs Freshman 747
Hobbs Freshman High
747 students
- Heizer Middle 606
Heizer Middle School
606 students
- This school 532
College Lane Elementary
532 students
What this shows College Lane Elementary reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Lane Elementary compares
College Lane Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$13,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
White 27.8%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, College Lane Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hobbs Municipal Schools reports $13,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How College Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hobbs Freshman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heizer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Lane Elementary
How many students attend College Lane Elementary?
College Lane Elementary has 532 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hobbs, NM. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at College Lane Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 31% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Lane Elementary?
100.0% of students at College Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at College Lane Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Hobbs, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Lane Elementary?
College Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
How does College Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hobbs?
By Resource Investment Index, College Lane Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hobbs, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hobbs on the city page.
What other schools are in Hobbs Municipal Schools?
Besides College Lane Elementary, Hobbs Municipal Schools also operates Hobbs High (2,312 students), Houston Middle School (822 students), and Highland Middle School (808 students). See the Hobbs Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.