- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Fe, NM
Pojoaque Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Pojoaque Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350207000723
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pojoaque Intermediate earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Mexico schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pojoaque Intermediate has class sizes larger than 96% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pojoaque Intermediate ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Pojoaque Valley Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350207000723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Pojoaque Intermediate held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 350207000723 · Santa Fe, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 22.4:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Pojoaque High (550 students)
Pojoaque Intermediate held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Pojoaque Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pojoaque High
Pojoaque High
550 students
- Pablo Roybal E
Pablo Roybal Elementary
384 students
- Pojoaque Middl
Pojoaque Middle
263 students
- This school
Pojoaque Intermediate
224 students
- Sixth Grade Ac 79
Sixth Grade Academy
79 students
What this shows Pojoaque Intermediate reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pojoaque Intermediate compares
Pojoaque Intermediate 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 60% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▼ 27% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 96% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
64.7%
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
$14,768
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.9%
White 3.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Pojoaque Intermediate is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Pojoaque Valley Public Schools reports $14,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pojoaque Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pojoaque High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pablo Roybal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pojoaque Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sixth Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pojoaque Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pojoaque Intermediate
How many students attend Pojoaque Intermediate?
Pojoaque Intermediate has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Fe, NM. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pojoaque Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Pojoaque Intermediate is 22.4:1, which is 60% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pojoaque Intermediate?
58.8% of students at Pojoaque Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pojoaque Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Pojoaque Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pojoaque Intermediate?
Pojoaque Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Pojoaque Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Pojoaque Intermediate ranks #7 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Pojoaque Valley Public Schools?
Besides Pojoaque Intermediate, Pojoaque Valley Public Schools also operates Pojoaque High (550 students), Pablo Roybal Elementary (384 students), and Pojoaque Middle (263 students). See the Pojoaque Valley Public Schools district page for the complete list.