- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portales, NM
Valencia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valencia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350210000417
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valencia Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Portales · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valencia Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Portales, NM.
School address
District: Portales Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350210000417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Valencia Elementary shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 350210000417 · Portales, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 12.2:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Portales High (754 students)
Valencia Elementary shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Valencia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portales High
Portales High
754 students
- Lindsey-Steine
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary
376 students
- This school
Valencia Elementary
366 students
- James Elementa
James Elementary
364 students
- Brown Early Ch
Brown Early Childhood Center
332 students
- Portales Jr Hi
Portales Jr High
326 students
What this shows Valencia Elementary reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valencia Elementary compares
Valencia 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▼ 23% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
White 25.1%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Valencia Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Portales Municipal Schools reports $15,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valencia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portales High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindsey-Steiner Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brown Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portales Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valencia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valencia Elementary
How many students attend Valencia Elementary?
Valencia Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portales, NM. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Valencia Elementary?
62.0% of students at Valencia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valencia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valencia Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Portales, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valencia Elementary?
Valencia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Valencia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portales?
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Portales, 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 Portales on the city page.
What other schools are in Portales Municipal Schools?
Besides Valencia Elementary, Portales Municipal Schools also operates Portales High (754 students), Lindsey-Steiner Elementary (376 students), and James Elementary (364 students). See the Portales Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.