Enrollment
482
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yeso Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yeso Elementary
Yeso Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Artesia, New Mexico, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 90% of New Mexico schools and 32% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.2% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (33%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Artesia Public Schools spends $11,580 per pupil, 30% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia High (806 students) and Artesia Zia Intermediate (550 students) alongside Yeso Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Yeso Elementary compares
Yeso Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Artesia Public Schools, which includes Yeso Elementary.
$11,580
Per student
-30%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 58.2%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Yeso Elementary a good school?
Yeso Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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