Enrollment
290
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jal, NM
Jal Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jal Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350135000364
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jal Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Jal · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jal Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jal Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jal, NM.
School address
District: Jal Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350135000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jal Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jal Elementary
Jal Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jal, New Mexico, enrolling 290 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 88% of New Mexico schools and 29% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 290 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jal Public Schools also operates Jal High (158 students) and Jal Jr High (119 students) alongside Jal 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 Jal Elementary compares
Jal 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 53% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$14,624
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 84.8%
White 14.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Jal Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jal Public Schools, which includes Jal Elementary.
$14,624
Per student
-12%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 88.5%
State 10.8%
Federal 0.7%
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 Jal Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jal High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jal Jr High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jal Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jal Elementary
How many students attend Jal Elementary?
Jal Elementary has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jal, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jal Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jal Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 29% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jal Elementary?
38.0% of students at Jal Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jal Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jal Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment, in Jal, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jal Elementary?
Jal Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jal Elementary rank among public schools in Jal?
By Resource Investment Index, Jal Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jal, 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 Jal on the city page.
Is Jal Elementary a good school?
Jal Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Jal Public Schools?
Besides Jal Elementary, Jal Public Schools also operates Jal High (158 students) and Jal Jr High (119 students). See the Jal Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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