- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dexter, NM
Dexter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dexter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350075000247
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dexter Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dexter Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dexter, NM.
School address
District: Dexter Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350075000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dexter Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 350075000247 · Dexter, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dexter High (264 students)
Dexter Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Dexter Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dexter Elementary
330 students
- Dexter High
Dexter High
264 students
- Dexter Middle
Dexter Middle
178 students
What this shows Dexter Elementary reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dexter Elementary compares
Dexter 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 330 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 84.8%
White 14.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Dexter Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Dexter Consolidated Schools reports $20,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dexter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dexter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dexter Elementary
How many students attend Dexter Elementary?
Dexter Elementary has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dexter, NM. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dexter Elementary?
100.0% of students at Dexter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dexter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dexter Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment, in Dexter, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dexter Elementary?
Dexter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Dexter Elementary rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dexter, 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 Dexter Consolidated Schools?
Besides Dexter Elementary, Dexter Consolidated Schools also operates Dexter High (264 students) and Dexter Middle (178 students). See the Dexter Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.