- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moriarty, NM
Route 66 Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Route 66 Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350189000760
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Route 66 Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Moriarty · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Route 66 Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Route 66 Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Moriarty, NM.
School address
District: Moriarty-Edgewood School District · New Mexico
NCES ID 350189000760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Route 66 Elementary held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 350189000760 · Moriarty, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Moriarty High (671 students)
Route 66 Elementary held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Route 66 Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moriarty High
Moriarty High
671 students
- Moriarty Eleme
Moriarty Elementary
464 students
- South Mountain
South Mountain Elementary
303 students
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle
281 students
- This school
Route 66 Elementary
278 students
- Moriarty Middl 248
Moriarty Middle
248 students
What this shows Route 66 Elementary reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Route 66 Elementary compares
Route 66 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.9%
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
$14,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 46.0%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Route 66 Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Moriarty-Edgewood School District reports $14,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Route 66 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moriarty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Route 66 Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Route 66 Elementary
How many students attend Route 66 Elementary?
Route 66 Elementary has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moriarty, NM. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Route 66 Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Route 66 Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 23% 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 Route 66 Elementary?
100.0% of students at Route 66 Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Route 66 Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Route 66 Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Moriarty, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Route 66 Elementary?
Route 66 Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Route 66 Elementary rank among public schools in Moriarty?
By Resource Investment Index, Route 66 Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Moriarty, 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 Moriarty on the city page.
What other schools are in Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
Besides Route 66 Elementary, Moriarty-Edgewood School District also operates Moriarty High (671 students), Moriarty Elementary (464 students), and South Mountain Elementary (303 students). See the Moriarty-Edgewood School District district page for the complete list.