- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ruidoso, NM
White Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for White Mountain 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 350231000530
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Mountain Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ruidoso · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
White Mountain Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Mountain Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ruidoso, NM.
School address
District: Ruidoso Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350231000530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
White Mountain Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 350231000530 · Ruidoso, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruidoso High (527 students)
White Mountain Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
White Mountain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruidoso High
Ruidoso High
527 students
- Sierra Vista P
Sierra Vista Primary
514 students
- This school
White Mountain Elementary
374 students
- Ruidoso Middle
Ruidoso Middle
373 students
What this shows White Mountain Elementary reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Mountain Elementary compares
White Mountain 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$15,052
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
White 24.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, White Mountain Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ruidoso Municipal Schools reports $15,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruidoso Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Mountain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Mountain Elementary
How many students attend White Mountain Elementary?
White Mountain Elementary has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ruidoso, NM. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at White Mountain Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% 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 White Mountain Elementary?
100.0% of students at White Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at White Mountain Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in Ruidoso, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Mountain Elementary?
White Mountain 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 White Mountain Elementary rank among public schools in Ruidoso?
By Resource Investment Index, White Mountain Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ruidoso, 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 Ruidoso Municipal Schools?
Besides White Mountain Elementary, Ruidoso Municipal Schools also operates Ruidoso High (527 students), Sierra Vista Primary (514 students), and Ruidoso Middle (373 students). See the Ruidoso Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.