- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cuba, NM
Cuba Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cuba Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350066000233
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cuba Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cuba · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cuba Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cuba Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cuba, NM.
School address
District: Cuba Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350066000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Cuba Elementary held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 350066000233 · Cuba, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Cuba High (275 students)
Cuba Elementary held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cuba Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cuba Elementary
298 students
- Cuba High
Cuba High
275 students
- Cuba Middle
Cuba Middle
148 students
What this shows Cuba Elementary reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cuba Elementary compares
Cuba 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.3%
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
$27,430
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 50 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. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 6.4%
White 4.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Cuba Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cuba Independent Schools reports $27,430 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cuba Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cuba Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cuba Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cuba Elementary
How many students attend Cuba Elementary?
Cuba Elementary has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cuba, NM. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuba Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cuba Elementary is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Cuba Elementary?
100.0% of students at Cuba Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cuba Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cuba Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 61.4% of enrollment, in Cuba, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cuba Elementary?
Cuba Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Cuba Elementary rank among public schools in Cuba?
By Resource Investment Index, Cuba Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cuba, 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 Cuba Independent Schools?
Besides Cuba Elementary, Cuba Independent Schools also operates Cuba High (275 students) and Cuba Middle (148 students). See the Cuba Independent Schools district page for the complete list.