How do these schools compare?
| Metric | JAMES ELEMENTARY | PORTALES JR HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PORTALES, NM | PORTALES, NM |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 364 | 326 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 13.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.0% | 59.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | JAMES ELEMENTARY | PORTALES JR HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,222 | $15,222 |
| District | PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS | PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | JAMES ELEMENTARY | PORTALES JR HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.2% | 20.9% |
| African American | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71.4% | 70.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | JAMES ELEMENTARY | PORTALES JR HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 364:1 | 326:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.1% | 35.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 37 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.