- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Arthur, NM
Lake Arthur Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Arthur Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350147000374
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Arthur Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lake Arthur · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Arthur Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Arthur Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Arthur, NM.
School address
District: Lake Arthur Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350147000374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lake Arthur Elementary held near 61 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 350147000374 · Lake Arthur, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 11.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Arthur High (28 students)
Lake Arthur Elementary held near 61 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Lake Arthur Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Arthur Elementary
67 students
- Lake Arthur Hi
Lake Arthur High
28 students
- Lake Arthur Mi 26
Lake Arthur Middle
26 students
What this shows Lake Arthur Elementary reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Arthur Elementary compares
Lake Arthur 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
67
Bigger than 7% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,221
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.6%
White 10.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Lake Arthur Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Lake Arthur Municipal Schools reports $23,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Arthur Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Arthur High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Arthur Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Arthur Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~67 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Arthur Elementary
How many students attend Lake Arthur Elementary?
Lake Arthur Elementary has 67 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Arthur, NM. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Arthur Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Arthur Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Lake Arthur Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lake Arthur Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Arthur Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Arthur Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment, in Lake Arthur, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Arthur Elementary?
Lake Arthur Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Lake Arthur Elementary rank among public schools in Lake Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Arthur Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Arthur, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake Arthur Municipal Schools?
Besides Lake Arthur Elementary, Lake Arthur Municipal Schools also operates Lake Arthur High (28 students) and Lake Arthur Middle (26 students). See the Lake Arthur Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.