- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dulce, NM
Dulce Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dulce Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350081000252
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dulce Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dulce · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dulce Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dulce Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dulce, NM.
School address
District: Dulce Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350081000252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Dulce Elementary grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 350081000252 · Dulce, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 9.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Dulce High (160 students)
Dulce Elementary grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Dulce Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dulce Elementary
264 students
- Dulce High
Dulce High
160 students
- Dulce Middle
Dulce Middle
130 students
What this shows Dulce Elementary reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dulce Elementary compares
Dulce 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 35% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.6%
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
$28,599
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Dulce Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Dulce Independent Schools reports $28,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dulce Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulce High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulce Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dulce Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dulce Elementary
How many students attend Dulce Elementary?
Dulce Elementary has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dulce, NM. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dulce Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dulce Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 35% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 42% 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 Dulce Elementary?
100.0% of students at Dulce Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dulce Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dulce Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 76.5% of enrollment, in Dulce, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dulce Elementary?
Dulce Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Dulce Elementary rank among public schools in Dulce?
By Resource Investment Index, Dulce Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dulce, 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 Dulce Independent Schools?
Besides Dulce Elementary, Dulce Independent Schools also operates Dulce High (160 students) and Dulce Middle (130 students). See the Dulce Independent Schools district page for the complete list.