- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moriarty, NM
South Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350189000749
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Mountain Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Moriarty · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Mountain Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Mountain Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Moriarty, NM.
School address
District: Moriarty-Edgewood School District · New Mexico
NCES ID 350189000749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
South Mountain Elementary held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 350189000749 · Moriarty, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Moriarty High (671 students)
South Mountain Elementary held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
South Mountain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moriarty High
Moriarty High
671 students
- Moriarty Eleme
Moriarty Elementary
464 students
- This school
South Mountain Elementary
303 students
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle
281 students
- Route 66 Eleme
Route 66 Elementary
278 students
- Moriarty Middl 248
Moriarty Middle
248 students
What this shows South Mountain Elementary reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Mountain Elementary compares
South Mountain 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$14,977
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%
White 44.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, South Mountain Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Moriarty-Edgewood School District reports $14,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moriarty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Route 66 Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Mountain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Mountain Elementary
How many students attend South Mountain Elementary?
South Mountain Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moriarty, NM. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Mountain Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Mountain Elementary?
100.0% of students at South Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Mountain Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Moriarty, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Mountain Elementary?
South Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 South Mountain Elementary rank among public schools in Moriarty?
By Resource Investment Index, South Mountain Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Moriarty, 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 Moriarty on the city page.
What other schools are in Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
Besides South Mountain Elementary, Moriarty-Edgewood School District also operates Moriarty High (671 students), Moriarty Elementary (464 students), and Edgewood Middle (281 students). See the Moriarty-Edgewood School District district page for the complete list.