- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Artesia, NM
Hermosa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hermosa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350012000129
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermosa Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Artesia · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermosa Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermosa Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Artesia, NM.
School address
District: Artesia Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350012000129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Hermosa Elementary held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 350012000129 · Artesia, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 16.4:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Artesia High (806 students)
Hermosa Elementary held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Hermosa Elementary 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 311
Hermosa Elementary
311 students
What this shows Hermosa Elementary reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermosa Elementary compares
Hermosa 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 52% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.5%
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 64.3%
White 33.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Hermosa Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Artesia Public Schools reports $13,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hermosa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Artesia Zia Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Artesia Park Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yeso Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yucca Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermosa Elementary'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 elementary 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hermosa Elementary
How many students attend Hermosa Elementary?
Hermosa Elementary has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Artesia, NM. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermosa Elementary?
38.9% of students at Hermosa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermosa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hermosa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Artesia, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermosa Elementary?
Hermosa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Hermosa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Artesia?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermosa Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Artesia on the city page.
What other schools are in Artesia Public Schools?
Besides Hermosa Elementary, 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.