Enrollment
158
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lordsburg, NM
R.V.Traylor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for R.V.Traylor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350162000426
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R.V.Traylor Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lordsburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
R.V.Traylor Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R.V.Traylor Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lordsburg, NM.
School address
District: Lordsburg Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350162000426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R.V.Traylor Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at R.V.Traylor Elementary
R.V.Traylor Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lordsburg, New Mexico, enrolling 158 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 58.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 158 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Lordsburg Municipal Schools also operates Dugan-Tarango Middle (124 students) and Lordsburg High (121 students) alongside R.V.Traylor 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 R.V.Traylor Elementary compares
R.V.Traylor 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 27% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.7%
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
$17,868
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 84.8%
White 12.0%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, R.V.Traylor Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lordsburg Municipal Schools, which includes R.V.Traylor Elementary.
$17,868
Per student
+7%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 67.9%
Federal 10.0%
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 R.V.Traylor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dugan-Tarango Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lordsburg High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R.V.Traylor Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about R.V.Traylor Elementary
How many students attend R.V.Traylor Elementary?
R.V.Traylor Elementary has 158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lordsburg, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R.V.Traylor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at R.V.Traylor Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R.V.Traylor Elementary?
58.7% of students at R.V.Traylor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R.V.Traylor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at R.V.Traylor Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment, in Lordsburg, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R.V.Traylor Elementary?
R.V.Traylor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 R.V.Traylor Elementary rank among public schools in Lordsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, R.V.Traylor Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lordsburg, 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 Lordsburg on the city page.
Is R.V.Traylor Elementary a good school?
R.V.Traylor Elementary earns 35/100 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 Lordsburg Municipal Schools?
Besides R.V.Traylor Elementary, Lordsburg Municipal Schools also operates Dugan-Tarango Middle (124 students), Lordsburg High (121 students), and Central Elementary (76 students). See the Lordsburg Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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