Enrollment
246
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Texico, NM
Texico Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Texico Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350258000588
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texico Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Texico · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Texico Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texico Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Texico, NM.
School address
District: Texico Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350258000588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Texico Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Texico Elementary
Texico Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Texico, New Mexico, enrolling 246 students.
At 13.7:1, 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 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 246 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 984 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Texico Municipal Schools spends $13,357 per pupil, 20% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Texico Municipal Schools also operates Texico High (168 students) and Texico Middle (137 students) alongside Texico 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 Texico Elementary compares
Texico 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 53% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,357
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Texico Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texico Municipal Schools, which includes Texico Elementary.
$13,357
Per student
-20%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 73.4%
Federal 10.5%
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 Texico Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texico High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Texico Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Texico Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Texico Elementary's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Texico Elementary
How many students attend Texico Elementary?
Texico Elementary has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Texico, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texico Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Texico Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Texico Elementary?
38.0% of students at Texico Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texico Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Texico Elementary is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Texico, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texico Elementary?
Texico Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Texico Elementary rank among public schools in Texico?
By Resource Investment Index, Texico Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Texico, 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 Texico on the city page.
Is Texico Elementary a good school?
Texico Elementary earns 36/100 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 Texico Municipal Schools?
Besides Texico Elementary, Texico Municipal Schools also operates Texico High (168 students) and Texico Middle (137 students). See the Texico Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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