- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Yucca Elementary grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 350012000133 · Artesia, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 16.9:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Artesia High (806 students)
Yucca Elementary grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Yucca 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
- Yeso Elementar
Yeso Elementary
482 students
- This school
Yucca Elementary
354 students
- Grand Heights
Grand Heights Early Childhood
348 students
What this shows Yucca Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yucca Elementary compares
Yucca Elementary is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Artesia Public Schools reports $13,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~354 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), up 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.