- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grady, NM
Grady Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grady Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350114000325
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grady Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Grady · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grady Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grady Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Grady, NM.
School address
District: Grady Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350114000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Grady Elementary held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 350114000325 · Grady, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 11:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Grady High (52 students)
Grady Elementary held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Grady Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grady Elementary
77 students
- Grady High
Grady High
52 students
- Grady Middle S
Grady Middle School
46 students
What this shows Grady Elementary reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grady Elementary compares
Grady Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 56% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$19,770
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.2 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
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Grady Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Grady Municipal Schools reports $19,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grady Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grady High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grady Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grady Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grady Elementary
How many students attend Grady Elementary?
Grady Elementary has 77 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grady, NM. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grady Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grady Elementary is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 30% 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 Grady Elementary?
35.7% of students at Grady Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grady Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grady Elementary is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Grady, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grady Elementary?
Grady Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Grady Elementary rank among public schools in Grady?
By Resource Investment Index, Grady Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Grady, 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 Grady Municipal Schools?
Besides Grady Elementary, Grady Municipal Schools also operates Grady High (52 students) and Grady Middle School (46 students). See the Grady Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.