Enrollment
171
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 350012000132
Roselawn Elementary — Artesia, NM
Federal NCES profile for Roselawn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roselawn Elementary earns a D Resource Investment Index (43/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of New Mexico schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 43/100
- 10.8:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 171
- students enrolled
School address
District: Artesia Public Schools · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
-25% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Roselawn Elementary reports 171 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% below the New Mexico average and 15% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Artesia Public Schools spends $15,172 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.7% from local sources (property taxes), 58.2% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Roselawn Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▼ 26% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
11 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 86% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
171 larger than 17% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 18% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,172
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
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
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
Enrollment 171 Top 32% in New Mexico — larger than 68% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.8% -26% vs state
NCES ID 350012000132
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Artesia Public Schools, which includes Roselawn Elementary.
$15,172
Per student
-20%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
Similar elementary schools in Artesia
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Yeso Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 19:1 students per teacher
Yucca Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Hermosa Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
149 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Roselawn Elementary
How many students attend Roselawn Elementary?
Roselawn Elementary has 171 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ARTESIA, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roselawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roselawn Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in ARTESIA, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roselawn Elementary?
Roselawn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.