- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clovis, NM
Sandia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350057000221
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandia Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandia Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandia Elementary ranks #4 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM.
School address
District: Clovis Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350057000221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Sandia Elementary held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 350057000221 · Clovis, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 19.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis High (1,506 students)
Sandia Elementary held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Sandia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clovis High
Clovis High
1,506 students
- W D Gattis Mid 527
W D Gattis Middle School
527 students
- Marshall Middl 511
Marshall Middle
511 students
- La Casita Elem 484
La Casita Elementary
484 students
- Clovis Hs Fres 482
Clovis Hs Freshman Academy
482 students
- This school 338
Sandia Elementary
338 students
What this shows Sandia Elementary reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandia Elementary compares
Sandia 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$13,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 18.3%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Sandia Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clovis Municipal Schools reports $13,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| W D Gattis Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Casita Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis Hs Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandia Elementary
How many students attend Sandia Elementary?
Sandia Elementary has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clovis, NM. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandia Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 42% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandia Elementary?
100.0% of students at Sandia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandia Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Clovis, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandia Elementary?
Sandia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sandia Elementary rank among schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandia Elementary ranks #4 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clovis on the city page.
What other schools are in Clovis Municipal Schools?
Besides Sandia Elementary, Clovis Municipal Schools also operates Clovis High (1,506 students), W D Gattis Middle School (527 students), and Marshall Middle (511 students). See the Clovis Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.