- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roswell, NM
Del Norte Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Del Norte Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350225000508
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Norte Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Norte Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Del Norte Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 350225000508 · Roswell, NM Elementary · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 16.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
Del Norte Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Del Norte Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roswell High
Roswell High
1,437 students
- Goddard High
Goddard High
1,096 students
- Berrendo Middl 571
Berrendo Middle
571 students
- Sierra Middle 557
Sierra Middle
557 students
- This school 518
Del Norte Elementary
518 students
- Mountain View 481
Mountain View Middle
481 students
What this shows Del Norte Elementary reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Norte Elementary compares
Del Norte 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$14,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.7%
White 26.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Del Norte Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roswell Independent Schools reports $14,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Norte Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Norte Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Del Norte Elementary
How many students attend Del Norte Elementary?
Del Norte Elementary has 518 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Norte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Norte Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Norte Elementary?
100.0% of students at Del Norte Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Norte Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Del Norte Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Norte Elementary?
Del Norte Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Del Norte Elementary rank among elementary schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Roswell, 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 Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Del Norte Elementary, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students), Goddard High (1,096 students), and Berrendo Middle (571 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.