- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hobbs, NM
Mills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350126000353
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mills Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mills Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mills Elementary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Hobbs, NM.
School address
District: Hobbs Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350126000353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Mills Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 350126000353 · Hobbs, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 17.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobbs High (2,312 students)
Mills Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hobbs High
Hobbs High
2,312 students
- Houston Middle 822
Houston Middle School
822 students
- Highland Middl 808
Highland Middle School
808 students
- Hobbs Freshman 747
Hobbs Freshman High
747 students
- Heizer Middle 606
Heizer Middle School
606 students
- This school 411
Mills Elementary
411 students
What this shows Mills Elementary reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mills Elementary compares
Mills 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$13,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
White 21.4%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Mills Elementary is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hobbs Municipal Schools reports $13,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hobbs Freshman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heizer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mills Elementary
How many students attend Mills Elementary?
Mills Elementary has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hobbs, NM. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mills Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 28% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mills Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mills Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in Hobbs, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mills Elementary?
Mills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mills Elementary rank among schools in Hobbs?
By Resource Investment Index, Mills Elementary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Hobbs, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hobbs on the city page.
What other schools are in Hobbs Municipal Schools?
Besides Mills Elementary, Hobbs Municipal Schools also operates Hobbs High (2,312 students), Houston Middle School (822 students), and Highland Middle School (808 students). See the Hobbs Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.