- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Artesia, NM
Yeso Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yeso Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350012000672
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yeso Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Artesia · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Yeso Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yeso Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Artesia, NM.
School address
District: Artesia Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350012000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Yeso Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 350012000672 · Artesia, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 18.5:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Artesia High (806 students)
Yeso Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Yeso Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Artesia High
Artesia High
806 students
- Artesia Zia In
Artesia Zia Intermediate
550 students
- Artesia Park J
Artesia Park Junior High
539 students
- This school
Yeso Elementary
482 students
- Yucca Elementa
Yucca Elementary
354 students
- Grand Heights
Grand Heights Early Childhood
348 students
What this shows Yeso Elementary reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yeso Elementary compares
Yeso 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 61% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,325
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
White 32.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Yeso Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Artesia Public Schools reports $13,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yeso Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Artesia Zia Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Artesia Park Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yucca Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Heights Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yeso Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yeso Elementary
How many students attend Yeso Elementary?
Yeso Elementary has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Artesia, NM. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeso Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yeso Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 32% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yeso Elementary?
31.2% of students at Yeso Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yeso Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yeso Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Artesia, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yeso Elementary?
Yeso Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Yeso Elementary rank among elementary schools in Artesia?
By Resource Investment Index, Yeso Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Artesia, 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 Artesia on the city page.
What other schools are in Artesia Public Schools?
Besides Yeso Elementary, Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia High (806 students), Artesia Zia Intermediate (550 students), and Artesia Park Junior High (539 students). See the Artesia Public Schools district page for the complete list.