- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Estancia, NM
Lower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350093000278
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lower Elementary earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Estancia · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lower Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Estancia, NM.
School address
District: Estancia Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350093000278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Lower Elementary grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 350093000278 · Estancia, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Estancia High (184 students)
Lower Elementary grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Lower Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Estancia High
Estancia High
184 students
- Upper Elementa
Upper Elementary
179 students
- This school
Lower Elementary
113 students
- Estancia Middl
Estancia Middle
99 students
What this shows Lower Elementary reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lower Elementary compares
Lower 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
113
Bigger than 11% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,957
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 113 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 78.8%
White 17.7%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Lower Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Estancia Municipal Schools reports $20,957 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lower Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estancia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estancia Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lower Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lower Elementary
How many students attend Lower Elementary?
Lower Elementary has 113 students enrolled. It is a public school in Estancia, NM. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 28% 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 Lower Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lower Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Estancia, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lower Elementary?
Lower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Lower Elementary rank among public schools in Estancia?
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Estancia, 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 Estancia Municipal Schools?
Besides Lower Elementary, Estancia Municipal Schools also operates Estancia High (184 students), Upper Elementary (179 students), and Estancia Middle (99 students). See the Estancia Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.