Enrollment
305
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 350018901166 Charter school
Thrive Community School — Santa Fe, NM
Federal NCES profile for Thrive Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 51
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Thrive Community School · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thrive Community School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Thrive Community School reports 305 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% below the New Mexico average and 51% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thrive Community School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 69% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 31% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 305 Top 54% in New Mexico — larger than 46% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.2% -69% vs state
NCES ID 350018901166
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 35.7%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Thrive Community School
How many students attend Thrive Community School?
Thrive Community School has 305 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in SANTA FE, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thrive Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thrive Community School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thrive Community School?
25.2% of students at Thrive Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thrive Community School?
The largest demographic group at Thrive Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in SANTA FE, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thrive Community School?
Thrive Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.