- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ojo Caliente, NM
Ojo Caliente Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ojo Caliente Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350198000476
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ojo Caliente Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ojo Caliente · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ojo Caliente Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ojo Caliente Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ojo Caliente, NM.
School address
District: Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350198000476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ojo Caliente Elementary grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 3.3 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350198000476 · Ojo Caliente, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 18.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa Vista High (93 students)
Ojo Caliente Elementary grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 3.3 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Ojo Caliente Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mesa Vista Hig
Mesa Vista High
93 students
- El Rito Elemen
El Rito Elementary
63 students
- This school
Ojo Caliente Elementary
55 students
- Mesa Vista Mid
Mesa Vista Middle
51 students
What this shows Ojo Caliente Elementary reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ojo Caliente Elementary compares
Ojo Caliente 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
55
Bigger than 6% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$22,728
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
White 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Ojo Caliente Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools reports $22,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ojo Caliente Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Rito Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ojo Caliente Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~55 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ojo Caliente Elementary
How many students attend Ojo Caliente Elementary?
Ojo Caliente Elementary has 55 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ojo Caliente, NM. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ojo Caliente Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ojo Caliente Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 31% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ojo Caliente Elementary?
100.0% of students at Ojo Caliente Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ojo Caliente Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ojo Caliente Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Ojo Caliente, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ojo Caliente Elementary?
Ojo Caliente Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ojo Caliente Elementary rank among public schools in Ojo Caliente?
By Resource Investment Index, Ojo Caliente Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ojo Caliente, 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 Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools?
Besides Ojo Caliente Elementary, Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools also operates Mesa Vista High (93 students), El Rito Elementary (63 students), and Mesa Vista Middle (51 students). See the Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.