- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Jal Elementary grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 350135000364 · Jal, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 18.1:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Jal High (158 students)
Jal Elementary grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Jal Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jal Elementary
290 students
- Jal High
Jal High
158 students
- Jal Jr High
Jal Jr High
119 students
What this shows Jal Elementary reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jal Elementary compares
Jal Elementary is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Jal Public Schools reports $17,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), up 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.