Enrollment
240
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.2%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rio Grande Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rio Grande Elementary
Rio Grande Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hatch, New Mexico, enrolling 240 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 95.2% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 240 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.
Against 207 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hatch Valley Public Schools also operates Hatch Valley High (367 students) and Hatch Valley Middle (253 students) alongside Rio Grande Elementary.
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 Rio Grande Elementary compares
Rio Grande Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hatch Valley Public Schools, which includes Rio Grande Elementary.
$14,653
Per student
-12%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.8%
State 69.8%
Federal 22.5%
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 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
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~240 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hatch on the city page.
Is Rio Grande Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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