- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hobbs, NM
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350126000352
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Hobbs, NM.
School address
District: Hobbs Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350126000352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 350126000352 · Hobbs, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobbs High (2,312 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hobbs High
Hobbs High
2,312 students
- Houston Middle 822
Houston Middle School
822 students
- Highland Middl 808
Highland Middle School
808 students
- Hobbs Freshman 747
Hobbs Freshman High
747 students
- Heizer Middle 606
Heizer Middle School
606 students
- This school 316
Jefferson Elementary
316 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$13,294
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.5%
White 12.3%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Jefferson Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Hobbs Municipal Schools reports $13,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hobbs Freshman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heizer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hobbs, NM. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Jefferson Elementary?
100.0% of students at Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment, in Hobbs, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elementary rank among schools in Hobbs?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Hobbs, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hobbs on the city page.
What other schools are in Hobbs Municipal Schools?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Hobbs Municipal Schools also operates Hobbs High (2,312 students), Houston Middle School (822 students), and Highland Middle School (808 students). See the Hobbs Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.