- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hobbs, NM
Stone Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stone Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350126000667
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stone Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stone Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stone Elementary ranks #1 of 10 schools in Hobbs, NM.
School address
District: Hobbs Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350126000667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Stone Elementary held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 350126000667 · Hobbs, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 18.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobbs High (2,312 students)
Stone Elementary held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Stone 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 429
Stone Elementary
429 students
What this shows Stone Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stone Elementary compares
Stone 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.2%
White 28.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Stone 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 Stone 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 | 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 Stone 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stone Elementary
How many students attend Stone Elementary?
Stone Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hobbs, NM. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stone Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 34% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stone Elementary?
100.0% of students at Stone Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stone Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stone Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment, in Hobbs, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stone Elementary?
Stone Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Stone Elementary rank among schools in Hobbs?
By Resource Investment Index, Stone Elementary ranks #1 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 Stone 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.