Enrollment
221
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350108000880
Desert Pride Academy — Anthony, NM
Federal NCES profile for Desert Pride Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gadsden Independent Schools · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 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 Desert Pride Academy compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Desert Pride Academy reports 221 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the New Mexico average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 111 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 96.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gadsden Independent Schools spends $15,234 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.1% from local sources (property taxes), 68.2% from the state, and 21.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Desert Pride Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 66% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
96.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,234
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 111 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.
Overview
Enrollment 221 Top 39% in New Mexico — larger than 61% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +24% vs state
NCES ID 350108000880
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.3%
White 2.3%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 111:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 96.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gadsden Independent Schools, which includes Desert Pride Academy.
$15,234
Per student
-20%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.1%
State 68.2%
Federal 21.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
Similar other schools in Anthony
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Sunrise Elementary
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Berino Elementary
Standard public school
300 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Anthony Elementary
Standard public school
163 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Anthony on-Track Prek Center
Standard public school
136 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Desert Pride Academy
How many students attend Desert Pride Academy?
Desert Pride Academy has 221 students enrolled. It is a other school in ANTHONY, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Pride Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Pride Academy is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Pride Academy?
100.0% of students at Desert Pride Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Pride Academy?
The largest demographic group at Desert Pride Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 97.3%. The school serves a student body in ANTHONY, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Pride Academy?
Desert Pride Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.