Enrollment
224
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pojoaque Intermediate compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pojoaque Intermediate
Pojoaque Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, enrolling 224 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 96% of New Mexico schools and 60% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 58.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 224 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (18%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 112 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pojoaque Valley Public Schools spends $11,596 per pupil, 30% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools also operates Pojoaque High (550 students) and Pablo Roybal Elementary (384 students) alongside Pojoaque Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pojoaque Intermediate compares
Pojoaque Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pojoaque Valley Public Schools, which includes Pojoaque Intermediate.
$11,596
Per student
-30%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.0%
State 73.5%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pojoaque Intermediate a good school?
Pojoaque Intermediate earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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