- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Estancia, NM
Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350093000791
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Estancia · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Estancia, NM.
School address
District: Estancia Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350093000791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Upper Elementary held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 350093000791 · Estancia, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 10.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Estancia High (184 students)
Upper Elementary held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Estancia High
Estancia High
184 students
- This school
Upper Elementary
179 students
- Lower Elementa
Lower Elementary
113 students
- Estancia Middl
Estancia Middle
99 students
What this shows Upper Elementary reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Elementary compares
Upper Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 21% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$20,957
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.7%
White 19.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Upper Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Estancia Municipal Schools reports $20,957 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estancia High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estancia Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Elementary
How many students attend Upper Elementary?
Upper Elementary has 179 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Estancia, NM. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 25% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 33% 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 Upper Elementary?
100.0% of students at Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Upper Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in Estancia, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Elementary?
Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Estancia?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Estancia, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Estancia Municipal Schools?
Besides Upper Elementary, Estancia Municipal Schools also operates Estancia High (184 students), Lower Elementary (113 students), and Estancia Middle (99 students). See the Estancia Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.