Enrollment
317
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Avenue Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Avenue Elementary
Park Avenue Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Aztec, New Mexico, enrolling 317 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
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.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aztec Municipal Schools spends $12,518 per pupil, 25% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Aztec Municipal Schools also operates Aztec High (696 students) and C.V. Koogler Middle (521 students) alongside Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue Elementary compares
Park Avenue 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 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 (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
14.4:1
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
$12,518
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aztec Municipal Schools, which includes Park Avenue Elementary.
$12,518
Per student
-25%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 65.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Park Avenue Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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