Enrollment
278
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Route 66 Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Route 66 Elementary
Route 66 Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Moriarty, New Mexico, enrolling 278 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 278 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.
Among 252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (46%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Moriarty-Edgewood School District spends $12,676 per pupil, 24% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Moriarty-Edgewood School District also operates Moriarty High (671 students) and Moriarty Elementary (464 students) alongside Route 66 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 Route 66 Elementary compares
Route 66 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,676
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moriarty-Edgewood School District, which includes Route 66 Elementary.
$12,676
Per student
-24%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 66.7%
Federal 13.5%
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 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
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Route 66 Elementary a good school?
Route 66 Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 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.
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