- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ohkay Owingeh, NM
San Juan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Juan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350090000275
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Juan Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New Mexico schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 141
- students enrolled
San Juan Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Espanola Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350090000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
San Juan Elementary shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-19.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 350090000275 · Ohkay Owingeh, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 9.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Espanola Valley High (869 students)
San Juan Elementary shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-19.7%). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
San Juan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Espanola Valle
Espanola Valley High
869 students
- Carlos F. Vigi
Carlos F. Vigil Middle
379 students
- Eutimio Salaza 339
Eutimio Salazar Elementary
339 students
- James Rodrigue 233
James Rodriguez Elementary
233 students
- Tony Quintana 208
Tony Quintana Elementary
208 students
- This school 141
San Juan Elementary
141 students
What this shows San Juan Elementary reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Juan Elementary compares
San Juan 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 13% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$16,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 27.7%
Two or More 4.3%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, San Juan Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Espanola Public Schools reports $16,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Juan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlos F. Vigil Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eutimio Salazar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rodriguez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tony Quintana Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Juan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Juan Elementary
How many students attend San Juan Elementary?
San Juan Elementary has 141 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ohkay Owingeh, NM. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Juan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Juan Elementary is 9.4:1, which is 33% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 40% 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 Juan Elementary?
100.0% of students at San Juan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Juan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Juan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment, in Ohkay Owingeh, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Juan Elementary?
San Juan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Espanola Public Schools?
Besides San Juan Elementary, Espanola Public Schools also operates Espanola Valley High (869 students), Carlos F. Vigil Middle (379 students), and Eutimio Salazar Elementary (339 students). See the Espanola Public Schools district page for the complete list.