- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deming, NM
Ruben S. Torres Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ruben S. Torres Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350069001035
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruben S. Torres Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Deming · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruben S. Torres Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruben S. Torres Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Deming, NM.
School address
District: Deming Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350069001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ruben S. Torres Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 350069001035 · Deming, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 9.8:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Deming High (1,174 students)
Ruben S. Torres Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Ruben S. Torres Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deming High
Deming High
1,174 students
- Red Mountain M
Red Mountain Middle
746 students
- Bataan Element
Bataan Elementary
487 students
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary
483 students
- Chaparral Elem 377
Chaparral Elementary
377 students
- This school 363
Ruben S. Torres Elementary
363 students
What this shows Ruben S. Torres Elementary reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruben S. Torres Elementary compares
Ruben S. Torres 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 16% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.9%
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
$14,958
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
White 8.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Ruben S. Torres Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deming Public Schools reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruben S. Torres Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deming High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bataan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruben S. Torres Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ruben S. Torres Elementary
How many students attend Ruben S. Torres Elementary?
Ruben S. Torres Elementary has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deming, NM. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruben S. Torres Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruben S. Torres Elementary is 9.8:1, which is 30% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 38% 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 Ruben S. Torres Elementary?
99.8% of students at Ruben S. Torres Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruben S. Torres Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ruben S. Torres Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Deming, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruben S. Torres Elementary?
Ruben S. Torres Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ruben S. Torres Elementary rank among schools in Deming?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruben S. Torres Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Deming, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Deming on the city page.
What other schools are in Deming Public Schools?
Besides Ruben S. Torres Elementary, Deming Public Schools also operates Deming High (1,174 students), Red Mountain Middle (746 students), and Bataan Elementary (487 students). See the Deming Public Schools district page for the complete list.