- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hatch, NM
Rio Grande Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rio Grande Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350123000753
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Grande Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hatch · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Grande Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Grande Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hatch, NM.
School address
District: Hatch Valley Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350123000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Rio Grande Elementary held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 350123000753 · Hatch, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 15:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hatch Valley High (367 students)
Rio Grande Elementary held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Rio Grande Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hatch Valley H
Hatch Valley High
367 students
- Hatch Valley M
Hatch Valley Middle
253 students
- This school
Rio Grande Elementary
240 students
- Hatch Valley E
Hatch Valley Elementary
190 students
- Garfield Eleme 96
Garfield Elementary
96 students
What this shows Rio Grande Elementary reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Grande Elementary compares
Rio Grande 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 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 18% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.6%
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
$18,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.3%
White 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.3, Rio Grande Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hatch Valley Public Schools reports $18,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Grande Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatch Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hatch Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Grande Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Grande Elementary
How many students attend Rio Grande Elementary?
Rio Grande Elementary has 240 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hatch, NM. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Elementary is 15:1, which is 7% 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 Rio Grande Elementary?
95.2% of students at Rio Grande Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Grande Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rio Grande Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Hatch, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Grande Elementary?
Rio Grande Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Rio Grande Elementary rank among public schools in Hatch?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Grande Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hatch, 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 Hatch Valley Public Schools?
Besides Rio Grande Elementary, Hatch Valley Public Schools also operates Hatch Valley High (367 students), Hatch Valley Middle (253 students), and Hatch Valley Elementary (190 students). See the Hatch Valley Public Schools district page for the complete list.