- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roswell, NM
East Grand Plains Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Grand Plains Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350225000509
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Grand Plains Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Grand Plains Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Grand Plains Elementary ranks #1 of 11 schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
East Grand Plains Elementary shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 350225000509 · Roswell, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
East Grand Plains Elementary shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
East Grand Plains Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roswell High
Roswell High
1,437 students
- Goddard High
Goddard High
1,096 students
- Berrendo Middl 571
Berrendo Middle
571 students
- Sierra Middle 557
Sierra Middle
557 students
- Del Norte Elem 518
Del Norte Elementary
518 students
- This school 201
East Grand Plains Elementary
201 students
What this shows East Grand Plains Elementary reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Grand Plains Elementary compares
East Grand Plains 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
201
Bigger than 20% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$14,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 74.6%
White 23.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, East Grand Plains Elementary is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roswell Independent Schools reports $14,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Grand Plains Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Grand Plains Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Grand Plains Elementary
How many students attend East Grand Plains Elementary?
East Grand Plains Elementary has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Grand Plains Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Grand Plains Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% 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 East Grand Plains Elementary?
100.0% of students at East Grand Plains Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Grand Plains Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Grand Plains Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Grand Plains Elementary?
East Grand Plains Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Grand Plains Elementary rank among schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, East Grand Plains Elementary ranks #1 of 11 schools in Roswell, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides East Grand Plains Elementary, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students), Goddard High (1,096 students), and Berrendo Middle (571 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.