- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Jon, NM
San Jon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Jon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350234000532
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Jon Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in San Jon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
San Jon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Jon Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in San Jon, NM.
School address
District: San Jon Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350234000532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
San Jon Elementary shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.6 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 350234000532 · San Jon, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 9.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: San Jon High (30 students)
San Jon Elementary shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 7.6 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
San Jon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
San Jon Elementary
64 students
- San Jon High
San Jon High
30 students
- San Jon Middle
San Jon Middle School
29 students
What this shows San Jon Elementary reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Jon Elementary compares
San Jon Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 35% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$25,088
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
White 42.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, San Jon Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for San Jon Municipal Schools reports $25,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Jon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jon High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Jon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Jon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Jon Elementary
How many students attend San Jon Elementary?
San Jon Elementary has 64 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Jon, NM. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jon Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 35% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 42% 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 San Jon Elementary?
100.0% of students at San Jon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Jon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Jon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in San Jon, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Jon Elementary?
San Jon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Jon Elementary rank among public schools in San Jon?
By Resource Investment Index, San Jon Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in San Jon, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in San Jon Municipal Schools?
Besides San Jon Elementary, San Jon Municipal Schools also operates San Jon High (30 students) and San Jon Middle School (29 students). See the San Jon Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.