- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Fe, NM
Pinon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pinon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350237000641
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinon Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #17 of 24
- schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinon Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon Elementary ranks #17 of 24 schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237000641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Pinon Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 350237000641 · Santa Fe, NM Other · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 15.1:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
Pinon Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Pinon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High
1,491 students
- Capital High
Capital High
1,388 students
- El Camino Real
El Camino Real Academy Community
704 students
- Nina Otero Com
Nina Otero Community School
629 students
- This school 513
Pinon Elementary
513 students
- El Dorado Comm 432
El Dorado Community School
432 students
What this shows Pinon Elementary reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinon Elementary compares
Pinon 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 53% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$14,817
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 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
White 13.3%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Pinon Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Fe Public Schools reports $14,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Real Academy Community | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nina Otero Community School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado Community School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinon Elementary
How many students attend Pinon Elementary?
Pinon Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Fe, NM. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinon Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinon Elementary?
38.2% of students at Pinon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pinon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinon Elementary?
Pinon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Pinon Elementary rank among schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon Elementary ranks #17 of 24 schools in Santa Fe, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Public Schools?
Besides Pinon Elementary, Santa Fe Public Schools also operates Santa Fe High (1,491 students), Capital High (1,388 students), and El Camino Real Academy Community (704 students). See the Santa Fe Public Schools district page for the complete list.