- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Socorro, NM
Cottonwood Valley Charter
Federal NCES profile for Cottonwood Valley Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350246000843Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottonwood Valley Charter earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Socorro · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottonwood Valley Charter has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Valley Charter ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Socorro, NM.
School address
District: Socorro Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350246000843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Cottonwood Valley Charter held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 350246000843 · Socorro, NM Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
170 enr · 12.1:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkview Elementary (382 students)
Cottonwood Valley Charter held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cottonwood Valley Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
382 students
- Socorro High
Socorro High
378 students
- R. Sarracino M
R. Sarracino Middle
221 students
- This school
Cottonwood Valley Charter
170 students
- Midway Element 104
Midway Elementary
104 students
- San Antonio El 63
San Antonio Elementary
63 students
What this shows Cottonwood Valley Charter reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottonwood Valley Charter compares
Cottonwood Valley Charter 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 15% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 70.0%
White 19.4%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Cottonwood Valley Charter is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Consolidated Schools reports $18,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottonwood Valley Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. Sarracino Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Antonio Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottonwood Valley Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Valley Charter
How many students attend Cottonwood Valley Charter?
Cottonwood Valley Charter has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Socorro, NM. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Valley Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Valley Charter is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 23% 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 Cottonwood Valley Charter?
92.9% of students at Cottonwood Valley Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottonwood Valley Charter?
The largest demographic group at Cottonwood Valley Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment, in Socorro, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottonwood Valley Charter?
Cottonwood Valley Charter 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 Cottonwood Valley Charter rank among public schools in Socorro?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Valley Charter ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Socorro, 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 Socorro Consolidated Schools?
Besides Cottonwood Valley Charter, Socorro Consolidated Schools also operates Parkview Elementary (382 students), Socorro High (378 students), and R. Sarracino Middle (221 students). See the Socorro Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.