Enrollment
354
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Artesia, NM
Yucca Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yucca 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 350012000133
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yucca Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Artesia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Yucca Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yucca Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Artesia, NM.
School address
District: Artesia Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350012000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yucca Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yucca Elementary
Yucca Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Artesia, New Mexico, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (35%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 Yucca 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 Yucca Elementary compares
Yucca 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 50% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 81% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$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 354 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 61.6%
White 34.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Yucca 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 Yucca 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 Yucca Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Artesia Zia Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Artesia Park Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yeso Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Heights Early Childhood | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yucca 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
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Yucca Elementary
How many students attend Yucca Elementary?
Yucca Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Artesia, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yucca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yucca Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yucca Elementary?
40.2% of students at Yucca Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yucca Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yucca Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Artesia, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yucca Elementary?
Yucca Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Yucca Elementary rank among elementary schools in Artesia?
By Resource Investment Index, Yucca Elementary ranks #4 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 Yucca Elementary a good school?
Yucca Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Yucca 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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