- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Espanola, NM
James Rodriguez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James Rodriguez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350090000266
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Rodriguez Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Espanola · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James Rodriguez Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Rodriguez Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Espanola, NM.
School address
District: Espanola Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350090000266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
James Rodriguez Elementary shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 350090000266 · Espanola, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 12.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Espanola Valley High (869 students)
James Rodriguez Elementary shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
James Rodriguez Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Espanola Valle
Espanola Valley High
869 students
- Carlos F. Vigi
Carlos F. Vigil Middle
379 students
- Eutimio Salaza 339
Eutimio Salazar Elementary
339 students
- This school 233
James Rodriguez Elementary
233 students
- Tony Quintana 208
Tony Quintana Elementary
208 students
- Alcalde Elemen 151
Alcalde Elementary
151 students
What this shows James Rodriguez Elementary reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Rodriguez Elementary compares
James Rodriguez 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$16,809
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, James Rodriguez Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Espanola Public Schools reports $16,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Rodriguez Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlos F. Vigil Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eutimio Salazar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tony Quintana Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcalde Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Rodriguez Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Rodriguez Elementary
How many students attend James Rodriguez Elementary?
James Rodriguez Elementary has 233 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Espanola, NM. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Rodriguez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Rodriguez Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 22% 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 James Rodriguez Elementary?
100.0% of students at James Rodriguez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Rodriguez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James Rodriguez Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment, in Espanola, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Rodriguez Elementary?
James Rodriguez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Rodriguez Elementary rank among elementary schools in Espanola?
By Resource Investment Index, James Rodriguez Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Espanola, 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 Espanola on the city page.
What other schools are in Espanola Public Schools?
Besides James Rodriguez Elementary, Espanola Public Schools also operates Espanola Valley High (869 students), Carlos F. Vigil Middle (379 students), and Eutimio Salazar Elementary (339 students). See the Espanola Public Schools district page for the complete list.