- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
James Bickley Elementary shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 350057000210 · Clovis, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 16.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis High (1,506 students)
James Bickley Elementary shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
James Bickley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clovis High
Clovis High
1,506 students
- W D Gattis Mid 527
W D Gattis Middle School
527 students
- Marshall Middl 511
Marshall Middle
511 students
- La Casita Elem 484
La Casita Elementary
484 students
- Clovis Hs Fres 482
Clovis Hs Freshman Academy
482 students
- This school 305
James Bickley Elementary
305 students
What this shows James Bickley Elementary reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Bickley Elementary compares
James Bickley Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Clovis Municipal Schools reports $13,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~305 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.