- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Artesia, NM
Grand Heights Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Grand Heights Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350012000620
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Heights Early Childhood earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Artesia · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Heights Early Childhood has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Heights Early Childhood ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Artesia, NM.
School address
District: Artesia Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350012000620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Grand Heights Early Childhood grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 350012000620 · Artesia, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.9:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Artesia High (806 students)
Grand Heights Early Childhood grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Grand Heights Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Artesia High
Artesia High
806 students
- Artesia Zia In
Artesia Zia Intermediate
550 students
- Artesia Park J
Artesia Park Junior High
539 students
- Yeso Elementar
Yeso Elementary
482 students
- Yucca Elementa
Yucca Elementary
354 students
- This school
Grand Heights Early Childhood
348 students
What this shows Grand Heights Early Childhood reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Heights Early Childhood compares
Grand Heights Early Childhood 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 52% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$13,325
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 69.0%
White 27.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Grand Heights Early Childhood is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Artesia Public Schools reports $13,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Heights Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Artesia Zia Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Artesia Park Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yeso Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yucca Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Heights Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Heights Early Childhood
How many students attend Grand Heights Early Childhood?
Grand Heights Early Childhood has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Artesia, NM. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Heights Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Heights Early Childhood is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% 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 Grand Heights Early Childhood?
38.4% of students at Grand Heights Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Heights Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Grand Heights Early Childhood is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Artesia, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Heights Early Childhood?
Grand Heights Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Grand Heights Early Childhood rank among public schools in Artesia?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Heights Early Childhood ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Artesia, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Artesia on the city page.
What other schools are in Artesia Public Schools?
Besides Grand Heights Early Childhood, Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia High (806 students), Artesia Zia Intermediate (550 students), and Artesia Park Junior High (539 students). See the Artesia Public Schools district page for the complete list.