- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bernalillo, NM
Placitas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Placitas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350021000151
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Placitas Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Bernalillo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Placitas Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Placitas Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bernalillo, NM.
School address
District: Bernalillo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350021000151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Placitas Elementary grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 350021000151 · Bernalillo, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 11.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bernalillo High (824 students)
Placitas Elementary grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Placitas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bernalillo Hig
Bernalillo High
824 students
- Wd Carroll Ele
Wd Carroll Elementary
399 students
- Bernalillo Ele
Bernalillo Elementary
364 students
- Bernalillo Mid 276
Bernalillo Middle
276 students
- Santo Domingo 206
Santo Domingo Elementary
206 students
- This school 112
Placitas Elementary
112 students
What this shows Placitas Elementary reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Placitas Elementary compares
Placitas Elementary is a growing 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,085
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 58.0%
White 32.1%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Placitas Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Bernalillo Public Schools reports $19,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Placitas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wd Carroll Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernalillo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernalillo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santo Domingo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Placitas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Placitas Elementary
How many students attend Placitas Elementary?
Placitas Elementary has 112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bernalillo, NM. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Placitas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Placitas Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Placitas Elementary?
100.0% of students at Placitas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Placitas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Placitas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Bernalillo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Placitas Elementary?
Placitas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Placitas Elementary rank among schools in Bernalillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Placitas Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bernalillo, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bernalillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Bernalillo Public Schools?
Besides Placitas Elementary, Bernalillo Public Schools also operates Bernalillo High (824 students), Wd Carroll Elementary (399 students), and Bernalillo Elementary (364 students). See the Bernalillo Public Schools district page for the complete list.