- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roswell, NM
Monterrey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monterrey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350225000517
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monterrey Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monterrey Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monterrey Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Monterrey Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 350225000517 · Roswell, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
Monterrey Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Monterrey 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 373
Monterrey Elementary
373 students
What this shows Monterrey Elementary reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monterrey Elementary compares
Monterrey 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
White 15.3%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Monterrey 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 Monterrey 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monterrey 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 elementary 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monterrey Elementary
How many students attend Monterrey Elementary?
Monterrey Elementary has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterrey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterrey Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monterrey Elementary?
100.0% of students at Monterrey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monterrey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monterrey Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monterrey Elementary?
Monterrey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Monterrey Elementary rank among elementary schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Monterrey Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Monterrey 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.