- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Espanola, NM
Los Ninos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Los Ninos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350090000685
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Ninos Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Espanola · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Ninos Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Ninos Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Espanola, NM.
School address
District: Espanola Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350090000685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Los Ninos Elementary shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-21.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.8 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 350090000685 · Espanola, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 10.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Espanola Valley High (869 students)
Los Ninos Elementary shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-21.1%). Teacher FTE lost 7.8 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Los Ninos Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Espanola Valle
Espanola Valley High
869 students
- Carlos F. Vigi
Carlos F. Vigil Middle
379 students
- Eutimio Salaza 339
Eutimio Salazar Elementary
339 students
- James Rodrigue 233
James Rodriguez Elementary
233 students
- Tony Quintana 208
Tony Quintana Elementary
208 students
- This school 71
Los Ninos Elementary
71 students
What this shows Los Ninos Elementary reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Ninos Elementary compares
Los Ninos Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
71
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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 18% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.0%
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
$16,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 94.4%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Los Ninos Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Espanola Public Schools reports $16,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Ninos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlos F. Vigil Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eutimio Salazar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rodriguez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tony Quintana Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Ninos Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~71 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Los Ninos Elementary
How many students attend Los Ninos Elementary?
Los Ninos Elementary has 71 students enrolled. It is a public school in Espanola, NM. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Ninos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Ninos Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 28% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 36% 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 Los Ninos Elementary?
100.0% of students at Los Ninos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Ninos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Los Ninos Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment, in Espanola, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Ninos Elementary?
Los Ninos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Los Ninos Elementary rank among schools in Espanola?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Ninos Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Espanola, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Espanola on the city page.
What other schools are in Espanola Public Schools?
Besides Los Ninos Elementary, Espanola Public Schools also operates Espanola Valley High (869 students), Carlos F. Vigil Middle (379 students), and Eutimio Salazar Elementary (339 students). See the Espanola Public Schools district page for the complete list.