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Elementary· 9 schools in district

JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARY

1625 LITTLE WALNUT, SILVER CITY, NM 88061SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 01–06Non-Charter
218
Students
Total enrolled
$14,901
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 218 students in grades 01–06 in SILVER CITY, New Mexico.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,901 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in SILVER CITY, New Mexico, serving grades 01–06 with 218 students. The district invests $14,901 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARY

218
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
16
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (01–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution103 male · 115 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 218 students
Student Composition
33%
60%
Asian1%
White33%
Hispanic / Latino60%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350243000562

Academic Outcomes at JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 52th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 88061

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,901Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,901
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,556
Student Support$2,831
Administration$1,788
Operations$2,235
Other$1,490
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,901 spent per student, an estimated $6,601 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
69%
State government
68.9%
Local (property tax)
12.4%
Federal programs
18.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARYG.W.STOUT ELEMENTARYSIXTH STREET ELEMENTARYCLIFF ELEMENTARY
↓
Middle
LA PLATA MIDDLE
↓
High School
SILVER HIGHCLIFF HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades01 – 06
Location—
CountyGrant County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)956-2120
NCES ID: 350243000562
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SILVER CITY seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
High
SILVER HIGH
638 students · 09–12
● 44 opp100% FRL
Mid
LA PLATA MIDDLE
344 students · 07–08
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY
341 students · 01–06
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
G.W.STOUT ELEMENTARY
317 students · 01–06
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY
134 students · KG–KG
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
CLIFF ELEMENTARY
111 students · PK–06
● 44 opp100% FRL
High
CLIFF HIGH
105 students · 07–12
● 44 opp100% FRL
Other
SILVER SCHOLARS ACADEMY
65 students · PK–PK
● 44 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1625 LITTLE WALNUT, SILVER CITY, NM 88061
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.