- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hobbs, NM
Taylor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350126000356
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Elementary ranks #10 of 10 schools in Hobbs, NM.
School address
District: Hobbs Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350126000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Taylor Elementary shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 350126000356 · Hobbs, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 17.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobbs High (2,312 students)
Taylor Elementary shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Taylor 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 426
Taylor Elementary
426 students
What this shows Taylor Elementary reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Elementary compares
Taylor Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.6%
White 16.7%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Taylor Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Hobbs Municipal Schools reports $13,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Taylor 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 (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Elementary
How many students attend Taylor Elementary?
Taylor Elementary has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hobbs, NM. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 27% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor Elementary?
100.0% of students at Taylor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment, in Hobbs, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Elementary?
Taylor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Taylor Elementary rank among schools in Hobbs?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Elementary ranks #10 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 Taylor 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.