- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portales, NM
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lindsey-Steiner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350210001073
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Portales · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindsey-Steiner Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Portales, NM.
School address
District: Portales Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350210001073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 350210001073 · Portales, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 13.9:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Portales High (754 students)
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portales High
Portales High
754 students
- This school
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary
376 students
- Valencia Eleme
Valencia Elementary
366 students
- James Elementa
James Elementary
364 students
- Brown Early Ch
Brown Early Childhood Center
332 students
- Portales Jr Hi
Portales Jr High
326 students
What this shows Lindsey-Steiner Elementary reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindsey-Steiner Elementary compares
Lindsey-Steiner 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▼ 19% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$15,691
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
White 26.3%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Lindsey-Steiner Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Portales Municipal Schools reports $15,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindsey-Steiner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portales High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brown Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portales Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindsey-Steiner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lindsey-Steiner Elementary
How many students attend Lindsey-Steiner Elementary?
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portales, NM. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindsey-Steiner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindsey-Steiner Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% 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 Lindsey-Steiner Elementary?
65.5% of students at Lindsey-Steiner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindsey-Steiner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lindsey-Steiner Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Portales, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindsey-Steiner Elementary?
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Lindsey-Steiner Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portales?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindsey-Steiner Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Portales, 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 Portales on the city page.
What other schools are in Portales Municipal Schools?
Besides Lindsey-Steiner Elementary, Portales Municipal Schools also operates Portales High (754 students), Valencia Elementary (366 students), and James Elementary (364 students). See the Portales Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.