Enrollment
357
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.6%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mettie Jordan Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mettie Jordan Elementary
Mettie Jordan Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eunice, New Mexico, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 61.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #11.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (31%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Eunice Municipal Schools also operates Eunice High (221 students) and Caton Middle (170 students) alongside Mettie Jordan 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 Mettie Jordan Elementary compares
Mettie Jordan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,500
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eunice Municipal Schools, which includes Mettie Jordan Elementary.
$13,500
Per student
-19%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 27.7%
Federal 2.9%
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 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
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Eunice on the city page.
Is Mettie Jordan Elementary a good school?
Mettie Jordan Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 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.
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