Overview
JAMES RODRIGUEZ ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 1–6 in ESPANOLA, New Mexico. The school enrolls 233 students. It is part of the ESPANOLA district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
233 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span1–6
DistrictESPANOLA
County35039
CityESPANOLA
ZIP87532
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350090000266
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment233
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino93.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %94%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)