- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clovis, NM
La Casita Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Casita Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350057000215
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Casita Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Casita Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Casita Elementary ranks #11 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM.
School address
District: Clovis Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350057000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
La Casita Elementary grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 350057000215 · Clovis, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 30.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis High (1,506 students)
La Casita Elementary grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
La Casita 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
- This school 484
La Casita Elementary
484 students
- Clovis Hs Fres 482
Clovis Hs Freshman Academy
482 students
- Yucca Middle 480
Yucca Middle
480 students
What this shows La Casita Elementary reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Casita Elementary compares
La Casita Elementary is a growing 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 | 30.3:1 | ▲ 116% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% 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
30.3:1
students per teacher
- 116% above state mean
Top 99% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.4%
White 5.0%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, La Casita 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 La Casita Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| W D Gattis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis Hs Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yucca Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Casita 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
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Casita Elementary
How many students attend La Casita Elementary?
La Casita Elementary has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clovis, NM. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Casita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Casita Elementary is 30.3:1, which is 116% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 93% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Casita Elementary?
100.0% of students at La Casita Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Casita Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Casita Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment, in Clovis, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Casita Elementary?
La Casita Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 La Casita Elementary rank among schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, La Casita Elementary ranks #11 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 La Casita 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.