- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anthony, NM
Loma Linda Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Loma Linda Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350108000656
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loma Linda Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Anthony · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Loma Linda Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loma Linda Elementary ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Anthony, NM.
School address
District: Gadsden Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350108000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Loma Linda Elementary held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 350108000656 · Anthony, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 16.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden High (1,219 students)
Loma Linda Elementary held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Loma Linda 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 398
Loma Linda Elementary
398 students
What this shows Loma Linda Elementary reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loma Linda Elementary compares
Loma Linda 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 398 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 97.0%
White 2.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.8, Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loma Linda 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 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loma Linda Elementary
How many students attend Loma Linda Elementary?
Loma Linda Elementary has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anthony, NM. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loma Linda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Loma Linda Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loma Linda Elementary?
100.0% of students at Loma Linda Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loma Linda Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Loma Linda Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment, in Anthony, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loma Linda Elementary?
Loma Linda Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Loma Linda Elementary rank among public schools in Anthony?
By Resource Investment Index, Loma Linda Elementary ranks #5 of 11 public 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 public schools in Anthony on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden Independent Schools?
Besides Loma Linda 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.