Enrollment
171
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Artesia, NM
Roselawn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roselawn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350012000132
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roselawn Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Artesia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Roselawn Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roselawn Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Artesia, NM.
School address
District: Artesia Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350012000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roselawn Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roselawn Elementary
Roselawn Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Artesia, New Mexico, enrolling 171 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 59.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 171 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Artesia Public Schools spends $11,580 per pupil, 30% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia High (806 students) and Artesia Zia Intermediate (550 students) alongside Roselawn 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 Roselawn Elementary compares
Roselawn 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▼ 26% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 18% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$11,580
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
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.
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 87.1%
White 10.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Roselawn 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 Artesia Public Schools, which includes Roselawn Elementary.
$11,580
Per student
-30%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 58.2%
Federal 12.1%
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 Roselawn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Artesia Zia Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Artesia Park Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yeso Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yucca Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roselawn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roselawn Elementary
How many students attend Roselawn Elementary?
Roselawn Elementary has 171 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Artesia, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roselawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roselawn Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 28% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 36% 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 Roselawn Elementary?
59.8% of students at Roselawn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roselawn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roselawn Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Artesia, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roselawn Elementary?
Roselawn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Roselawn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Artesia?
By Resource Investment Index, Roselawn Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Artesia, 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 Artesia on the city page.
Is Roselawn Elementary a good school?
Roselawn Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Artesia Public Schools?
Besides Roselawn Elementary, Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia High (806 students), Artesia Zia Intermediate (550 students), and Artesia Park Junior High (539 students). See the Artesia Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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