- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melrose, NM
Melrose Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Melrose Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350183000465
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melrose Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Melrose · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Melrose Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Melrose, NM.
School address
District: Melrose Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350183000465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Melrose Elementary shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 350183000465 · Melrose, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 10.9:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Melrose High (79 students)
Melrose Elementary shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Melrose Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Melrose Elementary
120 students
- Melrose High
Melrose High
79 students
- Melrose Junior
Melrose Junior
72 students
What this shows Melrose Elementary reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melrose Elementary compares
Melrose Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 48% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 24% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$16,166
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 120 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
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Melrose Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Melrose Public Schools reports $16,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melrose Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melrose Junior | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melrose Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Elementary
How many students attend Melrose Elementary?
Melrose Elementary has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Melrose, NM. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Melrose Elementary?
41.8% of students at Melrose Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Melrose Elementary is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Melrose, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose Elementary?
Melrose Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Melrose Elementary rank among public schools in Melrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Melrose, 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 Melrose Public Schools?
Besides Melrose Elementary, Melrose Public Schools also operates Melrose High (79 students) and Melrose Junior (72 students). See the Melrose Public Schools district page for the complete list.