- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dixon, NM
Dixon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dixon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350090000265
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixon Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Mexico schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 50
- students enrolled
Dixon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Espanola Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350090000265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Dixon Elementary grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.2 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 350090000265 · Dixon, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 8.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Espanola Valley High (869 students)
Dixon Elementary grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE lost 6.2 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Dixon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Espanola Valle
Espanola Valley High
869 students
- Carlos F. Vigi
Carlos F. Vigil Middle
379 students
- Eutimio Salaza 339
Eutimio Salazar Elementary
339 students
- James Rodrigue 233
James Rodriguez Elementary
233 students
- Tony Quintana 208
Tony Quintana Elementary
208 students
- This school 50
Dixon Elementary
50 students
What this shows Dixon Elementary reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixon Elementary compares
Dixon Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 8% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.0%
White 14.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Dixon Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Espanola Public Schools reports $16,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlos F. Vigil Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eutimio Salazar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rodriguez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tony Quintana Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixon Elementary
How many students attend Dixon Elementary?
Dixon Elementary has 50 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dixon, NM. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary is 8.3:1, which is 41% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 47% 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 Dixon Elementary?
100.0% of students at Dixon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dixon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment, in Dixon, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixon Elementary?
Dixon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
What other schools are in Espanola Public Schools?
Besides Dixon Elementary, Espanola Public Schools also operates Espanola Valley High (869 students), Carlos F. Vigil Middle (379 students), and Eutimio Salazar Elementary (339 students). See the Espanola Public Schools district page for the complete list.