- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Penasco, NM
Penasco Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Penasco Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350204000480
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penasco Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Penasco · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 42.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Penasco Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penasco Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Penasco, NM.
School address
District: Penasco Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350204000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Penasco Elementary held near 133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.9 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 350204000480 · Penasco, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 42.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Penasco High (75 students)
Penasco Elementary held near 133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.9 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Penasco Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Penasco Elementary
127 students
- Penasco High
Penasco High
75 students
- Penasco Middle
Penasco Middle
74 students
What this shows Penasco Elementary reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penasco Elementary compares
Penasco 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 | 42.3:1 | ▲ 202% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% 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
42.3:1
students per teacher
- 202% above state mean
Top 99% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$26,106
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%
White 4.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Penasco Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Penasco Independent Schools reports $26,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penasco Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penasco High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penasco Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penasco Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penasco Elementary
How many students attend Penasco Elementary?
Penasco Elementary has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Penasco, NM. CCD year-over-year: 136 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penasco Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Penasco Elementary is 42.3:1, which is 202% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 169% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Penasco Elementary?
100.0% of students at Penasco Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penasco Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Penasco Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment, in Penasco, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penasco Elementary?
Penasco Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Penasco Elementary rank among public schools in Penasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Penasco Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Penasco, 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 Penasco Independent Schools?
Besides Penasco Elementary, Penasco Independent Schools also operates Penasco High (75 students) and Penasco Middle (74 students). See the Penasco Independent Schools district page for the complete list.