- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aztec, NM
Park Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Park Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350015000138
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Avenue Elementary earns 43/100 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.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Aztec · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Aztec, NM.
School address
District: Aztec Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350015000138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Park Avenue Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350015000138 · Aztec, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Aztec High (696 students)
Park Avenue Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Park Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aztec High
Aztec High
696 students
- C.V. Koogler M
C.V. Koogler Middle
521 students
- Lydia Rippey E
Lydia Rippey Elementary
354 students
- This school
Park Avenue Elementary
317 students
- Mccoy Avenue E
Mccoy Avenue Elementary
313 students
- Mosaic Academy 179
Mosaic Academy Charter
179 students
What this shows Park Avenue Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Avenue Elementary compares
Park Avenue 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$14,624
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
White 37.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.8%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Park Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aztec Municipal Schools reports $14,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.V. Koogler Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lydia Rippey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccoy Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mosaic Academy Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary?
Park Avenue Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aztec, NM. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Avenue Elementary?
100.0% of students at Park Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Park Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment, in Aztec, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Avenue Elementary?
Park Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Park Avenue Elementary rank among public schools in Aztec?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Aztec, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aztec on the city page.
What other schools are in Aztec Municipal Schools?
Besides Park Avenue Elementary, Aztec Municipal Schools also operates Aztec High (696 students), C.V. Koogler Middle (521 students), and Lydia Rippey Elementary (354 students). See the Aztec Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.