- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moriarty, NM
Moriarty Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Moriarty Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350189000467
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moriarty Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Moriarty · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Moriarty Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moriarty Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Moriarty, NM.
School address
District: Moriarty-Edgewood School District · New Mexico
NCES ID 350189000467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Moriarty Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 350189000467 · Moriarty, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 17.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Moriarty High (671 students)
Moriarty Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Moriarty Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moriarty High
Moriarty High
671 students
- This school
Moriarty Elementary
464 students
- South Mountain
South Mountain Elementary
303 students
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle
281 students
- Route 66 Eleme
Route 66 Elementary
278 students
- Moriarty Middl 248
Moriarty Middle
248 students
What this shows Moriarty Elementary reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moriarty Elementary compares
Moriarty 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 83% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$14,977
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%
White 27.4%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Moriarty Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Moriarty-Edgewood School District reports $14,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moriarty Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moriarty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Route 66 Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moriarty Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moriarty Elementary
How many students attend Moriarty Elementary?
Moriarty Elementary has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moriarty, NM. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moriarty Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Moriarty Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moriarty Elementary?
100.0% of students at Moriarty Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moriarty Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Moriarty Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Moriarty, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moriarty Elementary?
Moriarty Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Moriarty Elementary rank among public schools in Moriarty?
By Resource Investment Index, Moriarty Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Moriarty, 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 Moriarty on the city page.
What other schools are in Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
Besides Moriarty Elementary, Moriarty-Edgewood School District also operates Moriarty High (671 students), South Mountain Elementary (303 students), and Edgewood Middle (281 students). See the Moriarty-Edgewood School District district page for the complete list.