- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hobbs, NM
Southern Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southern Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350126000355
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Heights Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Mexico schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Heights Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Heights Elementary ranks #7 of 10 schools in Hobbs, NM.
School address
District: Hobbs Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350126000355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Southern Heights Elementary grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+19.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 350126000355 · Hobbs, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 19.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobbs High (2,312 students)
Southern Heights Elementary grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+19.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Southern Heights 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 472
Southern Heights Elementary
472 students
What this shows Southern Heights Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Heights Elementary compares
Southern Heights Elementary is a growing 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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 89.2%
White 10.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Southern Heights Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Hobbs Municipal Schools reports $13,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hobbs Freshman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heizer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Heights 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 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 (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Heights Elementary
How many students attend Southern Heights Elementary?
Southern Heights Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hobbs, NM. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Heights Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 41% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Heights Elementary?
100.0% of students at Southern Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southern Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment, in Hobbs, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Heights Elementary?
Southern Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Southern Heights Elementary rank among schools in Hobbs?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Heights Elementary ranks #7 of 10 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 schools in Hobbs on the city page.
What other schools are in Hobbs Municipal Schools?
Besides Southern Heights 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.