- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newcomb, NM
Newcomb Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Newcomb Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350039000183
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcomb Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Newcomb · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcomb Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomb Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newcomb, NM.
School address
District: Central Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350039000183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Newcomb Elementary grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 350039000183 · Newcomb, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 10.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirtland Central High (743 students)
Newcomb Elementary grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Newcomb Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirtland Centr
Kirtland Central High
743 students
- Shiprock High
Shiprock High
502 students
- Judy Nelson El
Judy Nelson Elementary
486 students
- Tse Bit Ai Mid
Tse Bit Ai Middle
390 students
- Kirtland Eleme
Kirtland Elementary
388 students
- This school 169
Newcomb Elementary
169 students
What this shows Newcomb Elementary reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newcomb Elementary compares
Newcomb Elementary is a growing 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 21% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$23,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 169 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 92.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
White 0.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Newcomb Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Central Consolidated Schools reports $23,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newcomb Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shiprock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Judy Nelson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tse Bit Ai Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcomb Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newcomb Elementary
How many students attend Newcomb Elementary?
Newcomb Elementary has 169 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newcomb, NM. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomb Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomb Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 32% 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 Newcomb Elementary?
100.0% of students at Newcomb Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcomb Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Newcomb Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 92.3% of enrollment, in Newcomb, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcomb Elementary?
Newcomb Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Newcomb Elementary rank among public schools in Newcomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomb Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newcomb, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Central Consolidated Schools?
Besides Newcomb Elementary, Central Consolidated Schools also operates Kirtland Central High (743 students), Shiprock High (502 students), and Judy Nelson Elementary (486 students). See the Central Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.