- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roswell, NM
El Capitan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for El Capitan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350225000511
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Capitan Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
El Capitan Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Capitan Elementary ranks #3 of 11 schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
El Capitan Elementary shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 350225000511 · Roswell, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
El Capitan Elementary shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
El Capitan 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 380
El Capitan Elementary
380 students
What this shows El Capitan Elementary reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Capitan Elementary compares
El Capitan 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.9%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.3%
White 19.2%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, El Capitan 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 El Capitan 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Capitan 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Capitan Elementary
How many students attend El Capitan Elementary?
El Capitan Elementary has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Capitan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at El Capitan Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 18% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Capitan Elementary?
100.0% of students at El Capitan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Capitan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at El Capitan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Capitan Elementary?
El Capitan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 El Capitan Elementary rank among schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, El Capitan Elementary ranks #3 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 El Capitan 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.