Enrollment
75
Middle
DISTRICT 100 · STATE 335
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LORDSBURG·NCES 350162000422
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
1352 HARDIN ST, LORDSBURG, NM 88045 · (575)542-9222 · Hidalgo County
GRADES 05–06MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL75 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 12.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
52 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 29 | 39% |
| Grade 6 | 46 | 61% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Where CENTRAL ELEMENTARY ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 75 | #130 of 160 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
75
+10 (+15%) vs 2017
-46% since 1990-91, when it was 140
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
was 9.6:1
% White
17%
was 11%
% Hispanic
80%
was 89%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 75 | 6.5 | 11.5:1 | 69% (52) |
| 2022-23 | 76 | 6.3 | 12.2:1 | 58% (44) |
| 2020-21 | 64 | 6 | 10.7:1 | 100% (64) |
| 2017-18 | 65 | 6.8 | 9.6:1 | 100% (65) |
| 2015-16 | 73 | 7 | 10.4:1 | 93% (68) |
| 2010-11 | 83 | 6 | 13.8:1 | 80% (66) |
| 2000-01 | 115 | 11 | 10.4:1 | 82% (94) |
| 1990-91 | 140 | 9 | 15.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CENTRAL ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students up 15% (65 to 75); teachers down 4% (6.8 to 6.5).
About CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
This page covers CENTRAL ELEMENTARY, a small middle school in LORDSBURG, New Mexico. Students in grades 5 through 6 attend, and enrollment is 75 students. The school's enrollment is 78% smaller than the 335 average for middle schools in New Mexico.
LORDSBURG runs CENTRAL ELEMENTARY along with 3 other schools, enrolling 478 students in total.
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY enrolls a student body that is 80% Hispanic. The school is also 17% White. That is higher than the 57% Hispanic share among all Hidalgo County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at CENTRAL ELEMENTARY belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 33%.
Teachers at the school number 6.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 12.2:1. Middle schools in New Mexico average about 12.5:1, a similar figure. The school's lunch program data list 69% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Compared with the 96% average for public schools in Hidalgo County, the school's rate is lower.
Among Hidalgo County residents, median household income is about $48,882, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 7 public schools in Hidalgo County, with a combined enrollment of about 643.
Of nearby public schools, DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLE is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. The count of other public schools within five miles is 3.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Remote: the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY had 65 students in 2017-18 and 75 in 2023-24, a 15% gain. The Hispanic share was 89% in 2017-18 and 80% in 2023-24. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 9.6:1 to 11.5:1.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Hidalgo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,041
Census ACS
Median income
$48,882
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
22%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
643 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LORDSBURG
- R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARYElementary · 158 students
- DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLEMiddle · 124 students
- LORDSBURG HIGHHigh · 121 students
Other schools in LORDSBURG
- R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARYElementary · 158 students
- DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLEMiddle · 124 students
- LORDSBURG HIGHHigh · 121 students
Other Central Elementary schools
151 other US public schools in 35 states are named Central Elementary. CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is the 152nd largest of the 152.
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARYLAS CRUCES, NM · 182 students
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARYBELEN, NM · 166 students
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARYARTESIA, NM · 149 students
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARYSANTA CLARA, NM · 133 students
- Central Elementary SchoolCarrollton, GA · 991 students
Nearby schools
- DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLE0.0 mi · 124
- R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARY0.7 mi · 158
- LORDSBURG HIGH1.0 mi · 121
- ANIMAS 7-12 SCHOOL27.3 mi · 90
- ANIMAS ELEMENTARY27.3 mi · 48
- ANIMAS MIDDLE27.3 mi · 27
Frequently asked questions
About CENTRAL ELEMENTARYHow many students attend CENTRAL ELEMENTARY?
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 75 students in grades 05-06.
What age range does CENTRAL ELEMENTARY serve?
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY serves students from grade 05 through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CENTRAL ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is approximately 12.2:1 (7 FTE teachers).
How diverse is CENTRAL ELEMENTARY?
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY reports a student body of 17% White, 80% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is CENTRAL ELEMENTARY in?
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is part of LORDSBURG.
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