Enrollment
16
Elementary
DISTRICT 45 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·QUEMADO·NCES 350213000491
DATIL ELEMENTARY
7395 HWY 12, DATIL, NM 87821 · (575) 773-4700 · Catron County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL16 STUDENTS
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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
64.0:1
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 36.1:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
16 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 38% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 6% |
Student demographics
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.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
DATIL ELEMENTARY→QUEMADO HIGH
Based on grade levels within QUEMADO. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
16
-3 (-16%) vs 2020
-50% since 1990-91, when it was 32
Student : Teacher
64.0:1
was 6.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 16 | 0.3 | 64.0:1 | 100% (16) |
| 2023-24 | 14 | 0.2 | 60.9:1 | 79% (11) |
| 2022-23 | 11 | 2.3 | 4.8:1 | 55% (6) |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 3 | 6.3:1 | 53% (10) |
| 2017-18 | 18 | 2.3 | 7.9:1 | 56% (10) |
| 2015-16 | 17 | 2 | 8.5:1 | 76% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 23 | 3 | 7.7:1 | 87% (20) |
| 2000-01 | 27 | 2 | 13.5:1 | 44% (12) |
| 1990-91 | 32 | 3 | 10.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for DATIL ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (18 to 16); teachers down 89% (2.3 to 0.3).
About DATIL ELEMENTARY
DATIL ELEMENTARY is a very small elementary school in New Mexico, with an address in DATIL. Federal data show 16 students enrolled in kindergarten through 6 in 2024-25. Across elementary schools in New Mexico, the average enrollment is about 287.
QUEMADO is responsible for 3 schools, DATIL ELEMENTARY included, with 170 students in all.
About 63% of the student body at DATIL ELEMENTARY is White. Other students are 38% Hispanic. By comparison, Catron County residents are about 78% White.
The school's 0.3 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 64.0:1. The average for elementary schools in New Mexico is 12.9:1, so this school has more students per teacher. At DATIL ELEMENTARY, 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. That is in line with the 100% average for public schools in Catron County.
Looking at the county, Catron County, median household income comes to about $49,864, about 31% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. The county has 5 public schools and about 267 students.
The closest school to DATIL ELEMENTARY is Alamo Navajo Community School, located about 27.0 miles away.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
Federal enrollment counts decreased from 19 (2020-21) to 16 (2024-25). Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 64.0:1, from 6.3:1.
This page is set up for the DATIL ELEMENTARY community to discuss open houses, carpools, and field trips. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Catron County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,743
Census ACS
Median income
$49,864
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
267 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in QUEMADO
- QUEMADO HIGHHigh · 81 students
- QUEMADO ELEMENTARYElementary · 73 students
Nearby schools
- Alamo Navajo Community School27.0 mi · 290
Frequently asked questions
About DATIL ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at DATIL ELEMENTARY?
DATIL ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 16 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does DATIL ELEMENTARY serve?
DATIL ELEMENTARY serves grades KG-06.
How many students per teacher at DATIL ELEMENTARY?
Approximately 64.0:1 students per teacher at DATIL ELEMENTARY.
How diverse is DATIL ELEMENTARY?
DATIL ELEMENTARY reports a student body of 63% White, 38% Hispanic.
What district is DATIL ELEMENTARY in?
DATIL ELEMENTARY is part of QUEMADO.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.