Enrollment
502
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, NM
Northeast Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350099000291
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast Elementary
Northeast Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Farmington, New Mexico, enrolling 502 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
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 502 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Farmington Municipal Schools spends $11,393 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students) and Piedra Vista High (1,511 students) alongside Northeast 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 Northeast Elementary compares
Northeast 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$11,393
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
White 16.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Northeast Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Municipal Schools, which includes Northeast Elementary.
$11,393
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 69.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 Northeast Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedra Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary 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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast Elementary
How many students attend Northeast Elementary?
Northeast Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast Elementary?
100.0% of students at Northeast Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 49.6% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Elementary?
Northeast Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northeast Elementary rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Farmington, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmington on the city page.
Is Northeast Elementary a good school?
Northeast Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides Northeast Elementary, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students), Piedra Vista High (1,511 students), and Heights Middle School (660 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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