Enrollment
128
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magdalena, NM
Magdalena Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Magdalena Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350177000453
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magdalena Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Magdalena · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Magdalena Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magdalena Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Magdalena, NM.
School address
District: Magdalena Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350177000453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magdalena Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magdalena Elementary
Magdalena Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Magdalena, New Mexico, enrolling 128 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
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.
Enrollment of 128 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 128 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Magdalena Municipal Schools spends $28,154 per pupil, 69% above the New Mexico average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Magdalena Municipal Schools also operates Magdalena High (100 students) and Magdalena Middle (69 students) alongside Magdalena 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 Magdalena Elementary compares
Magdalena 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$28,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 128 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 30.5%
White 18.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Magdalena Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magdalena Municipal Schools, which includes Magdalena Elementary.
$28,154
Per student
+69%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 29.3%
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 Magdalena Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magdalena Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magdalena Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Magdalena Elementary
How many students attend Magdalena Elementary?
Magdalena Elementary has 128 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magdalena, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magdalena Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Magdalena Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 26% 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 Magdalena Elementary?
100.0% of students at Magdalena Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magdalena Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Magdalena Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Magdalena, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magdalena Elementary?
Magdalena Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Magdalena Elementary rank among public schools in Magdalena?
By Resource Investment Index, Magdalena Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Magdalena, 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 Magdalena on the city page.
Is Magdalena Elementary a good school?
Magdalena Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of New Mexico schools. 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 Magdalena Municipal Schools?
Besides Magdalena Elementary, Magdalena Municipal Schools also operates Magdalena High (100 students) and Magdalena Middle (69 students). See the Magdalena Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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