Enrollment
298
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cuba Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cuba Elementary
Cuba Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cuba, New Mexico, enrolling 298 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 298 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 269 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 50 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 95.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cuba Independent Schools spends $25,226 per pupil, 51% above the New Mexico average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Cuba Independent Schools also operates Cuba High (275 students) and Cuba Middle (148 students) alongside Cuba Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cuba Elementary compares
Cuba Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cuba Independent Schools, which includes Cuba Elementary.
$25,226
Per student
+51%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 33.6%
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.
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
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cuba on the city page.
Is Cuba Elementary a good school?
Cuba Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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