Enrollment
464
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moriarty Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moriarty Elementary
Moriarty Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Moriarty, New Mexico, enrolling 464 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 464 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #242, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (27%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Moriarty-Edgewood School District spends $12,676 per pupil, 24% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Moriarty-Edgewood School District also operates Moriarty High (671 students) and South Mountain Elementary (303 students) alongside Moriarty 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 Moriarty Elementary compares
Moriarty 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moriarty-Edgewood School District, which includes Moriarty Elementary.
$12,676
Per student
-24%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 66.7%
Federal 13.5%
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 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
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Moriarty Elementary a good school?
Moriarty Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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