Enrollment
348
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Heights Early Childhood compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Heights Early Childhood
Grand Heights Early Childhood is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Artesia, New Mexico, enrolling 348 students.
At 13.9:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (28%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Artesia Public Schools spends $11,580 per pupil, 30% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia High (806 students) and Artesia Zia Intermediate (550 students) alongside Grand Heights Early Childhood.
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 Grand Heights Early Childhood compares
Grand Heights Early Childhood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Artesia Public Schools, which includes Grand Heights Early Childhood.
$11,580
Per student
-30%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 58.2%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grand Heights Early Childhood a good school?
Grand Heights Early Childhood earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 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.
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