Enrollment
199
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Silver City, NM
Jose Barrios Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jose Barrios Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350243000562
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jose Barrios Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Silver City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jose Barrios Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jose Barrios Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Silver City, NM.
School address
District: Silver Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350243000562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jose Barrios Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jose Barrios Elementary
Jose Barrios Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Silver City, New Mexico, enrolling 199 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
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 199 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 168 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #120, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (29%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Silver Consolidated Schools also operates Silver High (618 students) and Harrison Schmitt Elementary (337 students) alongside Jose Barrios 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 Jose Barrios Elementary compares
Jose Barrios 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$13,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 62.8%
White 29.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Jose Barrios Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silver Consolidated Schools, which includes Jose Barrios Elementary.
$13,911
Per student
-16%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 68.9%
Federal 18.7%
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 Jose Barrios Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Schmitt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G.W.Stout Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Plata Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sixth Street Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jose Barrios Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary 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 (~199 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jose Barrios Elementary
How many students attend Jose Barrios Elementary?
Jose Barrios Elementary has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Silver City, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Barrios Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Barrios Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Jose Barrios Elementary?
100.0% of students at Jose Barrios Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jose Barrios Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jose Barrios Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Silver City, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jose Barrios Elementary?
Jose Barrios Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Jose Barrios Elementary rank among elementary schools in Silver City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jose Barrios Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Silver City, 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 Silver City on the city page.
Is Jose Barrios Elementary a good school?
Jose Barrios Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Silver Consolidated Schools?
Besides Jose Barrios Elementary, Silver Consolidated Schools also operates Silver High (618 students), Harrison Schmitt Elementary (337 students), and G.W.Stout Elementary (334 students). See the Silver Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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