Enrollment
216
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taos Municipal Charter compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taos Municipal Charter
Taos Municipal Charter is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Taos, New Mexico, enrolling 216 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 216 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Taos Municipal Schools also operates Taos High (749 students) and Enos Garcia Elementary (348 students) alongside Taos Municipal Charter.
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 Taos Municipal Charter compares
Taos Municipal Charter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,079
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taos Municipal Schools, which includes Taos Municipal Charter.
$15,079
Per student
-9%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 66.1%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~216 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Taos Municipal Charter a good school?
Taos Municipal Charter earns 26/100 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 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.
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