Enrollment
200
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Las Cruces, NM
J Paul Taylor Academy
Federal NCES profile for J Paul Taylor Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350014101057Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Paul Taylor Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Las Cruces · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
J Paul Taylor Academy has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Paul Taylor Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Las Cruces, NM.
School address
District: J Paul Taylor Academy · New Mexico
NCES ID 350014101057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Paul Taylor Academy compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Paul Taylor Academy
J Paul Taylor Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, enrolling 200 students.
At 13.3:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.2% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the New Mexico average.
With 200 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result 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).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding J Paul Taylor Academy spends $11,375 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
J Paul Taylor Academy is a single-school charter district, so J Paul Taylor Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 J Paul Taylor Academy compares
J Paul Taylor Academy 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 74% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,375
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 69.0%
White 27.5%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, J Paul Taylor Academy is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for J Paul Taylor Academy, which includes J Paul Taylor Academy.
$11,375
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 82.8%
Federal 14.9%
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.
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 (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J Paul Taylor Academy
How many students attend J Paul Taylor Academy?
J Paul Taylor Academy has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Las Cruces, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Paul Taylor Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at J Paul Taylor Academy is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% 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 J Paul Taylor Academy?
21.2% of students at J Paul Taylor Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Paul Taylor Academy?
The largest demographic group at J Paul Taylor Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Las Cruces, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Paul Taylor Academy?
J Paul Taylor Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 J Paul Taylor Academy rank among elementary schools in Las Cruces?
By Resource Investment Index, J Paul Taylor Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces on the city page.
Is J Paul Taylor Academy a good school?
J Paul Taylor Academy earns 64/100 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 J Paul Taylor Academy?
None; J Paul Taylor Academy is a single-school charter district, and J Paul Taylor Academy is its only campus.
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