Enrollment
367
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · T or C, NM
T or C Elementary
Federal NCES profile for T or C Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350261000594
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T or C Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in T or C · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
T or C Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T or C Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in T or C, NM.
School address
District: T or C Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350261000594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T or C Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at T or C Elementary
T or C Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in T or C, New Mexico, enrolling 367 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 367 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 287 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
T or C Municipal Schools also operates Hot Springs High (347 students) and T or C Middle (255 students) alongside T or C Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How T or C Elementary compares
T or C Elementary on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$14,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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
7
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
Asian 3.5%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, T or C Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for T or C Municipal Schools, which includes T or C Elementary.
$14,645
Per student
-12%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 68.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How T or C Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T or C Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arrey Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T or C Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about T or C Elementary
How many students attend T or C Elementary?
T or C Elementary has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in T or C, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T or C Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at T or C Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T or C Elementary?
100.0% of students at T or C Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T or C Elementary?
The largest demographic group at T or C Elementary is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in T or C, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T or C Elementary?
T or C Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T or C Elementary rank among public schools in T or C?
By Resource Investment Index, T or C Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in T or C, 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 T or C on the city page.
Is T or C Elementary a good school?
T or C Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in T or C Municipal Schools?
Besides T or C Elementary, T or C Municipal Schools also operates Hot Springs High (347 students), T or C Middle (255 students), and Sierra Elementary (184 students). See the T or C Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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