- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roswell, NM
Washington Ave Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Ave Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350225000525
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Ave Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New Mexico schools.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Ave Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Ave Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Washington Ave Elementary shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 350225000525 · Roswell, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
Washington Ave Elementary shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Washington Ave Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roswell High
Roswell High
1,437 students
- Goddard High
Goddard High
1,096 students
- Berrendo Middl 571
Berrendo Middle
571 students
- Sierra Middle 557
Sierra Middle
557 students
- Del Norte Elem 518
Del Norte Elementary
518 students
- This school 263
Washington Ave Elementary
263 students
What this shows Washington Ave Elementary reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Ave Elementary compares
Washington Ave 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.3%
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
$14,716
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
White 23.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Washington Ave Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roswell Independent Schools reports $14,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Ave Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Ave Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Ave Elementary
How many students attend Washington Ave Elementary?
Washington Ave Elementary has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Ave Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Ave Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Ave Elementary?
100.0% of students at Washington Ave Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Ave Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Ave Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Ave Elementary?
Washington Ave Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Washington Ave Elementary rank among schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Ave Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in Roswell, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Washington Ave Elementary, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students), Goddard High (1,096 students), and Berrendo Middle (571 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.