- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eunice, NM
Mettie Jordan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mettie Jordan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350096000624
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mettie Jordan Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eunice · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mettie Jordan Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mettie Jordan Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eunice, NM.
School address
District: Eunice Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350096000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mettie Jordan Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 350096000624 · Eunice, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 15.5:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eunice High (221 students)
Mettie Jordan Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mettie Jordan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mettie Jordan Elementary
357 students
- Eunice High
Eunice High
221 students
- Caton Middle
Caton Middle
170 students
What this shows Mettie Jordan Elementary reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mettie Jordan Elementary compares
Mettie Jordan 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▼ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,978
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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
White 31.1%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Mettie Jordan Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Eunice Municipal Schools reports $15,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mettie Jordan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mettie Jordan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mettie Jordan Elementary
How many students attend Mettie Jordan Elementary?
Mettie Jordan Elementary has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eunice, NM. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mettie Jordan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mettie Jordan Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mettie Jordan Elementary?
61.6% of students at Mettie Jordan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mettie Jordan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mettie Jordan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Eunice, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mettie Jordan Elementary?
Mettie Jordan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Mettie Jordan Elementary rank among public schools in Eunice?
By Resource Investment Index, Mettie Jordan Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eunice, 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 Eunice Municipal Schools?
Besides Mettie Jordan Elementary, Eunice Municipal Schools also operates Eunice High (221 students) and Caton Middle (170 students). See the Eunice Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.