- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roswell, NM
Missouri Ave Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Missouri Ave Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350225000516
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Missouri Ave Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Mexico schools.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Missouri Ave Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Missouri Ave Elementary ranks #10 of 11 schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Missouri Ave Elementary held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 350225000516 · Roswell, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 16.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
Missouri Ave Elementary held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Missouri Ave Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roswell High
Roswell High
1,437 students
- Goddard High
Goddard High
1,096 students
- Berrendo Middl 571
Berrendo Middle
571 students
- Sierra Middle 557
Sierra Middle
557 students
- Del Norte Elem 518
Del Norte Elementary
518 students
- This school 322
Missouri Ave Elementary
322 students
What this shows Missouri Ave Elementary reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Missouri Ave Elementary compares
Missouri Ave 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$14,716
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.5%
White 11.2%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Missouri Ave Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roswell Independent Schools reports $14,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Missouri Ave Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Missouri Ave Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Missouri Ave Elementary
How many students attend Missouri Ave Elementary?
Missouri Ave Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Missouri Ave Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Missouri Ave Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Missouri Ave Elementary?
100.0% of students at Missouri Ave Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Missouri Ave Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Missouri Ave Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Missouri Ave Elementary?
Missouri Ave Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Missouri Ave Elementary rank among schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Missouri Ave Elementary ranks #10 of 11 schools in Roswell, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Missouri Ave Elementary, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students), Goddard High (1,096 students), and Berrendo Middle (571 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.