- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dora, NM
Dora Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dora Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350079000250
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dora Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 126
- students enrolled
Dora Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dora Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350079000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Dora Elementary shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 350079000250 · Dora, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 14:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dora High (94 students)
Dora Elementary shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
How Dora Elementary compares
Dora Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 44% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$18,954
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 126 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
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Dora Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Dora Municipal Schools reports $18,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dora Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dora Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dora Elementary
How many students attend Dora Elementary?
Dora Elementary has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dora, NM. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dora Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dora Elementary is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dora Elementary?
45.5% of students at Dora Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dora Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dora Elementary is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Dora, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dora Elementary?
Dora Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Dora Municipal Schools?
Besides Dora Elementary, Dora Municipal Schools also operates Dora High (94 students). See the Dora Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.