- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grants, NM
Mount Taylor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mount Taylor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350117000334
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Taylor Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Grants · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Taylor Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Taylor Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Grants, NM.
School address
District: Grants-Cibola County Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350117000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Mount Taylor Elementary shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 350117000334 · Grants, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 9.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grants High (807 students)
Mount Taylor Elementary shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mount Taylor Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grants High
Grants High
807 students
- Mesa View Elem
Mesa View Elementary
465 students
- Los Alamitos M
Los Alamitos Middle
416 students
- Milan Elementa
Milan Elementary
410 students
- This school
Mount Taylor Elementary
347 students
- Cubero Element 197
Cubero Elementary
197 students
What this shows Mount Taylor Elementary reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Taylor Elementary compares
Mount Taylor Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.4%
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
$20,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
White 11.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Mount Taylor Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grants-Cibola County Schools reports $20,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Taylor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alamitos Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cubero Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Taylor Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Taylor Elementary
How many students attend Mount Taylor Elementary?
Mount Taylor Elementary has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grants, NM. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Taylor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Taylor Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 31% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Taylor Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mount Taylor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Taylor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mount Taylor Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 51.6% of enrollment, in Grants, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Taylor Elementary?
Mount Taylor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mount Taylor Elementary rank among schools in Grants?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Taylor Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Grants, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grants on the city page.
What other schools are in Grants-Cibola County Schools?
Besides Mount Taylor Elementary, Grants-Cibola County Schools also operates Grants High (807 students), Mesa View Elementary (465 students), and Los Alamitos Middle (416 students). See the Grants-Cibola County Schools district page for the complete list.