Enrollment
339
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Espanola, NM
Eutimio Salazar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eutimio Salazar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350090000270
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eutimio Salazar Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Espanola · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eutimio Salazar Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eutimio Salazar Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Espanola, NM.
School address
District: Espanola Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350090000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eutimio Salazar Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eutimio Salazar Elementary
Eutimio Salazar Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Espanola, New Mexico, enrolling 339 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 339 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 278 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Espanola Public Schools also operates Espanola Valley High (869 students) and Carlos F. Vigil Middle (379 students) alongside Eutimio Salazar Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eutimio Salazar Elementary compares
Eutimio Salazar Elementary on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.7%
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
$14,886
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.3%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Eutimio Salazar Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Espanola Public Schools, which includes Eutimio Salazar Elementary.
$14,886
Per student
-11%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.0%
State 69.3%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eutimio Salazar 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Rodriguez Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tony Quintana Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alcalde Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eutimio Salazar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eutimio Salazar Elementary
How many students attend Eutimio Salazar Elementary?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Espanola, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eutimio Salazar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eutimio Salazar Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Eutimio Salazar Elementary?
100.0% of students at Eutimio Salazar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eutimio Salazar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eutimio Salazar Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in Espanola, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eutimio Salazar Elementary?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eutimio Salazar Elementary rank among schools in Espanola?
By Resource Investment Index, Eutimio Salazar Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Espanola, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Espanola on the city page.
Is Eutimio Salazar Elementary a good school?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Espanola Public Schools?
Besides Eutimio Salazar Elementary, Espanola Public Schools also operates Espanola Valley High (869 students), Carlos F. Vigil Middle (379 students), and James Rodriguez Elementary (233 students). See the Espanola Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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