Enrollment
305
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clovis, NM
James Bickley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James Bickley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350057000210
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Bickley Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James Bickley Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Bickley Elementary ranks #1 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM.
School address
District: Clovis Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350057000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Bickley Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Bickley Elementary
James Bickley Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clovis, New Mexico, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
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.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clovis Municipal Schools spends $11,426 per pupil, 31% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clovis Municipal Schools also operates Clovis High (1,506 students) and W D Gattis Middle School (527 students) alongside James Bickley 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 James Bickley Elementary compares
James Bickley 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$11,426
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 79.7%
White 9.2%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, James Bickley Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clovis Municipal Schools, which includes James Bickley Elementary.
$11,426
Per student
-31%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 73.3%
Federal 18.3%
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 James Bickley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| W D Gattis Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Casita Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis Hs Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Bickley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~305 students)
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Frequently asked questions about James Bickley Elementary
How many students attend James Bickley Elementary?
James Bickley Elementary has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clovis, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Bickley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Bickley Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Bickley Elementary?
100.0% of students at James Bickley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Bickley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James Bickley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment, in Clovis, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Bickley Elementary?
James Bickley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 James Bickley Elementary rank among schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, James Bickley Elementary ranks #1 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clovis on the city page.
Is James Bickley Elementary a good school?
James Bickley Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Clovis Municipal Schools?
Besides James Bickley Elementary, Clovis Municipal Schools also operates Clovis High (1,506 students), W D Gattis Middle School (527 students), and Marshall Middle (511 students). See the Clovis Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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