- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Jose Barrios Elementary held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 350243000562 · Silver City, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Silver High (618 students)
Jose Barrios Elementary held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Jose Barrios Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silver High
Silver High
618 students
- Harrison Schmi
Harrison Schmitt Elementary
337 students
- G.W.Stout Elem
G.W.Stout Elementary
334 students
- La Plata Middl
La Plata Middle
259 students
- This school 199
Jose Barrios Elementary
199 students
- Sixth Street E 123
Sixth Street Elementary
123 students
What this shows Jose Barrios Elementary reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jose Barrios Elementary compares
Jose Barrios 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 | 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 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
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
$16,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Silver Consolidated Schools reports $16,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~199 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.