- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Espanola, NM
Tony Quintana Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tony Quintana Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350090000276
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tony Quintana Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Espanola · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tony Quintana Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tony Quintana Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Espanola, NM.
School address
District: Espanola Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350090000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Tony Quintana Elementary grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 350090000276 · Espanola, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 10.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Espanola Valley High (869 students)
Tony Quintana Elementary grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tony Quintana Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Espanola Valle
Espanola Valley High
869 students
- Carlos F. Vigi
Carlos F. Vigil Middle
379 students
- Eutimio Salaza 339
Eutimio Salazar Elementary
339 students
- James Rodrigue 233
James Rodriguez Elementary
233 students
- This school 208
Tony Quintana Elementary
208 students
- Alcalde Elemen 151
Alcalde Elementary
151 students
What this shows Tony Quintana Elementary reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tony Quintana Elementary compares
Tony Quintana Elementary is a growing 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 24% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.9%
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
$16,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Two or More 3.4%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Tony Quintana Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Espanola Public Schools reports $16,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tony Quintana Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlos F. Vigil Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eutimio Salazar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rodriguez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcalde Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tony Quintana Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tony Quintana Elementary
How many students attend Tony Quintana Elementary?
Tony Quintana Elementary has 208 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Espanola, NM. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tony Quintana Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tony Quintana Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Tony Quintana Elementary?
100.0% of students at Tony Quintana Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tony Quintana Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tony Quintana Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Espanola, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tony Quintana Elementary?
Tony Quintana Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Tony Quintana Elementary rank among elementary schools in Espanola?
By Resource Investment Index, Tony Quintana Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Espanola, 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 Espanola on the city page.
What other schools are in Espanola Public Schools?
Besides Tony Quintana Elementary, Espanola Public Schools also operates Espanola Valley High (869 students), Carlos F. Vigil Middle (379 students), and Eutimio Salazar Elementary (339 students). See the Espanola Public Schools district page for the complete list.