- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roswell, NM
Nancy Lopez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nancy Lopez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350225000512
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nancy Lopez Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nancy Lopez Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nancy Lopez Elementary ranks #2 of 11 schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Nancy Lopez Elementary held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 350225000512 · Roswell, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
Nancy Lopez Elementary held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Nancy Lopez 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 190
Nancy Lopez Elementary
190 students
What this shows Nancy Lopez Elementary reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nancy Lopez Elementary compares
Nancy Lopez 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.2%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.5%
White 9.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Nancy Lopez 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 Nancy Lopez 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nancy Lopez 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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nancy Lopez Elementary
How many students attend Nancy Lopez Elementary?
Nancy Lopez Elementary has 190 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nancy Lopez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nancy Lopez Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Nancy Lopez Elementary?
100.0% of students at Nancy Lopez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nancy Lopez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nancy Lopez Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nancy Lopez Elementary?
Nancy Lopez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Nancy Lopez Elementary rank among schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Nancy Lopez Elementary ranks #2 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 Nancy Lopez 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.