- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lydia Rippey Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350015000139 · Aztec, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Aztec High (696 students)
Lydia Rippey Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Lydia Rippey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aztec High
Aztec High
696 students
- C.V. Koogler M
C.V. Koogler Middle
521 students
- This school
Lydia Rippey Elementary
354 students
- Park Avenue El
Park Avenue Elementary
317 students
- Mccoy Avenue E
Mccoy Avenue Elementary
313 students
- Mosaic Academy 179
Mosaic Academy Charter
179 students
What this shows Lydia Rippey Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lydia Rippey Elementary compares
Lydia Rippey 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 | 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 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
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
$14,624
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 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.
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
District finance for Aztec Municipal Schools reports $14,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~354 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.