- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taos, NM
Taos Municipal Charter
Federal NCES profile for Taos Municipal Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350252000817Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taos Municipal Charter earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Taos · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Taos Municipal Charter has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taos Municipal Charter ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Taos, NM.
School address
District: Taos Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350252000817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Taos Municipal Charter held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 350252000817 · Taos, NM Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
216 enr · 12.7:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Taos High (749 students)
Taos Municipal Charter held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Taos Municipal Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taos High
Taos High
749 students
- Enos Garcia El
Enos Garcia Elementary
348 students
- Taos Middle
Taos Middle
337 students
- Ranchos De Tao 225
Ranchos De Taos Elementary
225 students
- This school 216
Taos Municipal Charter
216 students
- Anansi Charter 198
Anansi Charter School
198 students
What this shows Taos Municipal Charter reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taos Municipal Charter compares
Taos Municipal Charter 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 47% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$17,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
White 30.6%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Taos Municipal Charter is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Taos Municipal Schools reports $17,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taos Municipal Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taos High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enos Garcia Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taos Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranchos De Taos Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anansi Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taos Municipal Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taos Municipal Charter
How many students attend Taos Municipal Charter?
Taos Municipal Charter has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taos, NM. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taos Municipal Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Taos Municipal Charter is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Taos Municipal Charter?
42.7% of students at Taos Municipal Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taos Municipal Charter?
The largest demographic group at Taos Municipal Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Taos, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taos Municipal Charter?
Taos Municipal Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Taos Municipal Charter rank among elementary schools in Taos?
By Resource Investment Index, Taos Municipal Charter ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Taos, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Taos on the city page.
What other schools are in Taos Municipal Schools?
Besides Taos Municipal Charter, Taos Municipal Schools also operates Taos High (749 students), Enos Garcia Elementary (348 students), and Taos Middle (337 students). See the Taos Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.