Enrollment
364
Elementary
DISTRICT 354 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PORTALES·NCES 350210000486
JAMES ELEMENTARY
701 WEST 18TH ST, PORTALES, NM 88130 · (575) 359-3675 · Roosevelt County
GRADES 01–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL364 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
10.4:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 184 | 51% |
| Grade 2 | 180 | 49% |
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · 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.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within PORTALES. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where JAMES ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Roosevelt County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 364 | #158 of 490 | #2 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.4:1 | #43 of 318 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.1% | #160 of 334 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.7% | #228 of 287 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
364
-21 (-5%) vs 2020
-24% since 1990-91, when it was 479
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 12.8:1
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 | 364 | 35 | 10.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 375 | 4 | 93.8:1 | 64% (240) |
| 2022-23 | 379 | 31 | 12.2:1 | 62% (235) |
| 2020-21 | 385 | 30 | 12.8:1 | 62% (239) |
| 2017-18 | 403 | 30 | 13.4:1 | 78% (314) |
| 2015-16 | 474 | 33 | 14.4:1 | 74% (353) |
| 2010-11 | 488 | 35 | 13.9:1 | 73% (357) |
| 2000-01 | 447 | 29 | 15.4:1 | 72% (321) |
| 1990-91 | 479 | 22 | 21.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for JAMES ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (403 to 364); teachers up 17% (30 to 35).
About JAMES ELEMENTARY
JAMES ELEMENTARY is a medium-sized elementary school found in PORTALES, New Mexico. Classes run from 1 through 2, and the school has 364 students. Against the 287-student average for elementary schools in New Mexico, enrollment here is 27% higher.
Besides JAMES ELEMENTARY, PORTALES runs 5 other schools. The district enrolls 2,518 students.
At JAMES ELEMENTARY, Hispanic students make up 71% of the student body. The remaining shares are 24% White. Roosevelt County as a whole is about 45% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. JAMES ELEMENTARY's diversity index is 43%, against a US figure of 70%.
A ratio of 10.4:1 comes from the school's 35 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 2.5 students per teacher below the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in New Mexico.
Across Roosevelt County, the median household income is $52,685, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and about 18% of people live in poverty. In all, Roosevelt County has 13 public schools and roughly 3,108 students.
The closest other public school is BROWN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, about 0.7 miles away. JAMES ELEMENTARY has 5 other public schools within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Remote.
Enrollment declined 5% from its 2020-21 level of 385. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 12.8:1 to 10.4:1.
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Roosevelt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,928
Census ACS
Median income
$52,685
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,108 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PORTALES
- PORTALES HIGHHigh · 754 students
- LINDSEY-STEINER ELEMENTARYMiddle · 376 students
- VALENCIA ELEMENTARYElementary · 366 students
- BROWN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERElementary · 332 students
- PORTALES JR HIGHMiddle · 326 students
Other schools in PORTALES
- PORTALES HIGHHigh · 754 students
- LINDSEY-STEINER ELEMENTARYMiddle · 376 students
- VALENCIA ELEMENTARYElementary · 366 students
- BROWN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERElementary · 332 students
- PORTALES JR HIGHMiddle · 326 students
Other James Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named James Elementary. JAMES ELEMENTARY is the 3rd largest of the 5.
- James Elementary SchoolPRINCETON, TX · 477 students
- JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTAMPA, FL · 388 students
- JAMES ELEMENTARYKANSAS CITY, MO · 328 students
- James Elementary SchoolOttumwa, IA · 249 students
Nearby schools
- BROWN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER0.7 mi · 332
- VALENCIA ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 366
- PORTALES JR HIGH1.1 mi · 326
- PORTALES HIGH1.5 mi · 754
- LINDSEY-STEINER ELEMENTARY1.5 mi · 376
- FLOYD HIGH14.1 mi · 60
Frequently asked questions
About JAMES ELEMENTARYHow many students attend JAMES ELEMENTARY?
JAMES ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 364 students in grades 01-02.
Is JAMES ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
JAMES ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades 01-02.
How many teachers does JAMES ELEMENTARY have?
JAMES ELEMENTARY employs 35 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.
How diverse is JAMES ELEMENTARY?
JAMES ELEMENTARY reports a student body of 24% White, 71% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is JAMES ELEMENTARY in?
JAMES ELEMENTARY is part of PORTALES.
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