- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silver City, NM
Silver Scholars Academy
Federal NCES profile for Silver Scholars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350243001141
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Scholars Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Silver City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Scholars Academy has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Scholars Academy ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Silver City, NM.
School address
District: Silver Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350243001141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Silver Scholars Academy shrank from 65 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-41.5%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 350243001141 · Silver City, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
43 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Silver High (618 students)
Silver Scholars Academy shrank from 65 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-41.5%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Silver Scholars Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silver High
Silver High
618 students
- Harrison Schmi
Harrison Schmitt Elementary
337 students
- G.W.Stout Elem
G.W.Stout Elementary
334 students
- La Plata Middl
La Plata Middle
259 students
- Jose Barrios E 199
Jose Barrios Elementary
199 students
- This school 43
Silver Scholars Academy
43 students
What this shows Silver Scholars Academy reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Scholars Academy compares
Silver Scholars Academy 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
43
Bigger than 5% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
79.1%
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
$16,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 79.1%
White 18.6%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Silver Scholars Academy is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Silver Consolidated Schools reports $16,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Scholars Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Schmitt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G.W.Stout Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Plata Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jose Barrios Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Scholars Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~43 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Scholars Academy
How many students attend Silver Scholars Academy?
Silver Scholars Academy has 43 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silver City, NM. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Scholars Academy is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Scholars Academy?
100.0% of students at Silver Scholars Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Scholars Academy?
The largest demographic group at Silver Scholars Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment, in Silver City, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Scholars Academy?
Silver Scholars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Silver Scholars Academy rank among public schools in Silver City?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Scholars Academy ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Silver City, 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 Silver City on the city page.
What other schools are in Silver Consolidated Schools?
Besides Silver Scholars Academy, Silver Consolidated Schools also operates Silver High (618 students), Harrison Schmitt Elementary (337 students), and G.W.Stout Elementary (334 students). See the Silver Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.