- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deming, NM
Memorial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350069000242
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Deming · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Deming, NM.
School address
District: Deming Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350069000242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Memorial Elementary held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 350069000242 · Deming, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Deming High (1,174 students)
Memorial Elementary held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Memorial Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deming High
Deming High
1,174 students
- Red Mountain M
Red Mountain Middle
746 students
- Bataan Element
Bataan Elementary
487 students
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary
483 students
- Chaparral Elem 377
Chaparral Elementary
377 students
- This school 331
Memorial Elementary
331 students
What this shows Memorial Elementary reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Elementary compares
Memorial 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$14,958
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 331 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 87.9%
White 10.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Memorial Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deming Public Schools reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deming High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bataan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Elementary
How many students attend Memorial Elementary?
Memorial Elementary has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deming, NM. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial Elementary?
100.0% of students at Memorial Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment, in Deming, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Elementary?
Memorial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Memorial Elementary rank among schools in Deming?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Deming, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Deming on the city page.
What other schools are in Deming Public Schools?
Besides Memorial Elementary, Deming Public Schools also operates Deming High (1,174 students), Red Mountain Middle (746 students), and Bataan Elementary (487 students). See the Deming Public Schools district page for the complete list.