- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anthony, NM
La Union Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Union Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350108000629
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Union Elementary earns 46/100 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.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Anthony · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Union Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Union Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Anthony, NM.
School address
District: Gadsden Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350108000629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
La Union Elementary held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 350108000629 · Anthony, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden High (1,219 students)
La Union Elementary held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
La Union Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden High
Gadsden High
1,219 students
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
1,154 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
1,067 students
- Gadsden Middle
Gadsden Middle
650 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
550 students
- This school 340
La Union Elementary
340 students
What this shows La Union Elementary reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Union Elementary compares
La Union 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$18,250
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.1%
White 7.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, La Union Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden Independent Schools reports $18,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Union Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Union Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Union Elementary
How many students attend La Union Elementary?
La Union Elementary has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anthony, NM. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Union Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Union Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Union Elementary?
100.0% of students at La Union Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Union Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Union Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment, in Anthony, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Union Elementary?
La Union Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Union Elementary rank among schools in Anthony?
By Resource Investment Index, La Union Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Anthony, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anthony on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden Independent Schools?
Besides La Union Elementary, Gadsden Independent Schools also operates Gadsden High (1,219 students), Santa Teresa High (1,154 students), and Chaparral High (1,067 students). See the Gadsden Independent Schools district page for the complete list.