Enrollment
217
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hagerman, NM
Hagerman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hagerman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350120000339
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hagerman Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hagerman · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hagerman Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hagerman Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hagerman, NM.
School address
District: Hagerman Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350120000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hagerman Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hagerman Elementary
Hagerman Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hagerman, New Mexico, enrolling 217 students.
At 13.6:1, 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 217 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Hagerman Municipal Schools also operates Hagerman High (121 students) and Hagerman Middle (70 students) alongside Hagerman 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 Hagerman Elementary compares
Hagerman 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
217
Bigger than 21% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,390
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 83.4%
White 13.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Hagerman Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hagerman Municipal Schools, which includes Hagerman Elementary.
$18,390
Per student
+10%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 71.6%
Federal 10.9%
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 Hagerman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerman High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hagerman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hagerman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~217 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hagerman Elementary
How many students attend Hagerman Elementary?
Hagerman Elementary has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hagerman, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hagerman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hagerman Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Hagerman Elementary?
100.0% of students at Hagerman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hagerman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hagerman Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment, in Hagerman, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hagerman Elementary?
Hagerman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Hagerman Elementary rank among public schools in Hagerman?
By Resource Investment Index, Hagerman Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hagerman, 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 Hagerman on the city page.
Is Hagerman Elementary a good school?
Hagerman Elementary earns 44/100 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 Hagerman Municipal Schools?
Besides Hagerman Elementary, Hagerman Municipal Schools also operates Hagerman High (121 students) and Hagerman Middle (70 students). See the Hagerman Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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