- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sunland Park, NM
Sunland Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunland Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350108000626
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunland Park Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Sunland Park · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunland Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunland Park Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sunland Park, NM.
School address
District: Gadsden Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350108000626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
225 on latest CCD 350108000626 · Sunland Park, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden High (1,219 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 schools in Sunland Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Sunland Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden High
Gadsden High
1,219 students
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
1,154 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
1,067 students
- Gadsden Middle
Gadsden Middle
650 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
550 students
- This school 225
Sunland Park Elementary
225 students
What this shows Sunland Park Elementary reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunland Park Elementary compares
Sunland Park Elementary vs New Mexico and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$18,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden Independent Schools reports $18,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunland Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunland Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunland Park Elementary
How many students attend Sunland Park Elementary?
Sunland Park Elementary has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sunland Park, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunland Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunland Park Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunland Park Elementary?
100.0% of students at Sunland Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunland Park Elementary?
Sunland Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Sunland Park Elementary rank among schools in Sunland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunland Park Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sunland Park, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sunland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden Independent Schools?
Besides Sunland Park Elementary, Gadsden Independent Schools also operates Gadsden High (1,219 students), Santa Teresa High (1,154 students), and Chaparral High (1,067 students). See the Gadsden Independent Schools district page for the complete list.