Enrollment
354
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aztec, NM
Lydia Rippey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lydia Rippey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350015000139
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lydia Rippey Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Aztec · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lydia Rippey Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lydia Rippey Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Aztec, NM.
School address
District: Aztec Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350015000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lydia Rippey Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lydia Rippey Elementary
Lydia Rippey Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aztec, New Mexico, enrolling 354 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aztec Municipal Schools spends $12,518 per pupil, 25% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Aztec Municipal Schools also operates Aztec High (696 students) and C.V. Koogler Middle (521 students) alongside Lydia Rippey Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lydia Rippey Elementary compares
Lydia Rippey Elementary on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 47% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$12,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Lydia Rippey Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aztec Municipal Schools, which includes Lydia Rippey Elementary.
$12,518
Per student
-25%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 65.5%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lydia Rippey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.V. Koogler Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccoy Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mosaic Academy Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lydia Rippey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lydia Rippey Elementary
How many students attend Lydia Rippey Elementary?
Lydia Rippey Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aztec, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lydia Rippey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lydia Rippey Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Lydia Rippey Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lydia Rippey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lydia Rippey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lydia Rippey Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment, in Aztec, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lydia Rippey Elementary?
Lydia Rippey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lydia Rippey Elementary rank among public schools in Aztec?
By Resource Investment Index, Lydia Rippey Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Aztec, 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 Aztec on the city page.
Is Lydia Rippey Elementary a good school?
Lydia Rippey Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aztec Municipal Schools?
Besides Lydia Rippey Elementary, Aztec Municipal Schools also operates Aztec High (696 students), C.V. Koogler Middle (521 students), and Park Avenue Elementary (317 students). See the Aztec Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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