- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Magdalena Elementary grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 350177000453 · Magdalena, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Magdalena High (100 students)
Magdalena Elementary grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Magdalena Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Magdalena Elementary
128 students
- Magdalena High
Magdalena High
100 students
- Magdalena Midd
Magdalena Middle
69 students
What this shows Magdalena Elementary reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magdalena Elementary compares
Magdalena 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 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 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
11.6:1
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
$29,460
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Magdalena Municipal Schools reports $29,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~128 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), up 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.