- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hobbs, NM
Sanger Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sanger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350126000354
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanger Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanger Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanger Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hobbs, NM.
School address
District: Hobbs Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350126000354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Sanger Elementary shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 350126000354 · Hobbs, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 17.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobbs High (2,312 students)
Sanger Elementary shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Sanger Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hobbs High
Hobbs High
2,312 students
- Houston Middle 822
Houston Middle School
822 students
- Highland Middl 808
Highland Middle School
808 students
- Hobbs Freshman 747
Hobbs Freshman High
747 students
- Heizer Middle 606
Heizer Middle School
606 students
- This school 365
Sanger Elementary
365 students
What this shows Sanger Elementary reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanger Elementary compares
Sanger 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$13,294
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
White 25.2%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Sanger Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hobbs Municipal Schools reports $13,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanger Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hobbs Freshman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heizer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanger Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sanger Elementary
How many students attend Sanger Elementary?
Sanger Elementary has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hobbs, NM. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanger Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 24% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanger Elementary?
100.0% of students at Sanger Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanger Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sanger Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Hobbs, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanger Elementary?
Sanger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Sanger Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hobbs?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanger Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hobbs, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hobbs on the city page.
What other schools are in Hobbs Municipal Schools?
Besides Sanger Elementary, Hobbs Municipal Schools also operates Hobbs High (2,312 students), Houston Middle School (822 students), and Highland Middle School (808 students). See the Hobbs Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.