Enrollment
85
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Espanola, NM
Hernandez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hernandez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350090000271
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hernandez Elementary earns 24/100 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.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Espanola · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hernandez Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hernandez Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Espanola, NM.
School address
District: Espanola Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350090000271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hernandez Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hernandez Elementary
Hernandez Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Espanola, New Mexico, enrolling 85 students.
At 14.2:1, 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.
Enrollment of 85 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #82, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Espanola Public Schools also operates Espanola Valley High (869 students) and Carlos F. Vigil Middle (379 students) alongside Hernandez 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 Hernandez Elementary compares
Hernandez 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$14,886
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 96.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Hernandez Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Espanola Public Schools, which includes Hernandez Elementary.
$14,886
Per student
-11%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.0%
State 69.3%
Federal 21.7%
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 Hernandez Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlos F. Vigil Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eutimio Salazar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Rodriguez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tony Quintana Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hernandez Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary 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 (~85 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hernandez Elementary
How many students attend Hernandez Elementary?
Hernandez Elementary has 85 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Espanola, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hernandez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hernandez Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hernandez Elementary?
100.0% of students at Hernandez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hernandez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hernandez Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment, in Espanola, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hernandez Elementary?
Hernandez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Hernandez Elementary rank among elementary schools in Espanola?
By Resource Investment Index, Hernandez Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Espanola, 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 Espanola on the city page.
Is Hernandez Elementary a good school?
Hernandez Elementary earns 24/100 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. 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 Espanola Public Schools?
Besides Hernandez Elementary, Espanola Public Schools also operates Espanola Valley High (869 students), Carlos F. Vigil Middle (379 students), and Eutimio Salazar Elementary (339 students). See the Espanola Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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