- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hatch, NM
Hatch Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hatch Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350123000343
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hatch Valley Elementary earns 26/100 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
- public schools in Hatch · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hatch Valley Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hatch Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hatch, NM.
School address
District: Hatch Valley Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350123000343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hatch Valley Elementary shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 350123000343 · Hatch, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hatch Valley High (367 students)
Hatch Valley Elementary shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Hatch Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hatch Valley H
Hatch Valley High
367 students
- Hatch Valley M
Hatch Valley Middle
253 students
- Rio Grande Ele
Rio Grande Elementary
240 students
- This school
Hatch Valley Elementary
190 students
- Garfield Eleme 96
Garfield Elementary
96 students
What this shows Hatch Valley Elementary reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hatch Valley Elementary compares
Hatch Valley Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.9%
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
$18,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 97.4%
White 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Hatch Valley Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Hatch Valley Public Schools reports $18,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hatch Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatch Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Grande Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hatch Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hatch Valley Elementary
How many students attend Hatch Valley Elementary?
Hatch Valley Elementary has 190 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hatch, NM. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatch Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hatch Valley Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Hatch Valley Elementary?
100.0% of students at Hatch Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hatch Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hatch Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment, in Hatch, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hatch Valley Elementary?
Hatch Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Hatch Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Hatch?
By Resource Investment Index, Hatch Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hatch, 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 Hatch Valley Public Schools?
Besides Hatch Valley Elementary, Hatch Valley Public Schools also operates Hatch Valley High (367 students), Hatch Valley Middle (253 students), and Rio Grande Elementary (240 students). See the Hatch Valley Public Schools district page for the complete list.