- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pecos, NM
Pecos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pecos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350201000479
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecos Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pecos · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pecos Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pecos Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pecos, NM.
School address
District: Pecos Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350201000479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Pecos Elementary shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 350201000479 · Pecos, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 10.8:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Pecos High (130 students)
Pecos Elementary shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Pecos Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pecos Elementary
194 students
- Pecos High
Pecos High
130 students
- Pecos Middle
Pecos Middle
110 students
What this shows Pecos Elementary reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pecos Elementary compares
Pecos Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▼ 4% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 23% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$18,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.8%
White 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Pecos Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pecos Independent Schools reports $18,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pecos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos High | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Pecos Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pecos Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pecos Elementary
How many students attend Pecos Elementary?
Pecos Elementary has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pecos, NM. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecos Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Pecos Elementary?
77.7% of students at Pecos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pecos Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment, in Pecos, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecos Elementary?
Pecos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Pecos Elementary rank among public schools in Pecos?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecos Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pecos, 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 Pecos Independent Schools?
Besides Pecos Elementary, Pecos Independent Schools also operates Pecos High (130 students) and Pecos Middle (110 students). See the Pecos Independent Schools district page for the complete list.