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JAMES ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades 1–2
PORTALES, New Mexico · PORTALES
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students364
Student:Teacher10.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch64%
Title INo
JAMES
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 317
364
Total Enrollment
State avg: 87%
64%-23.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–2
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

JAMES ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 1–2 in PORTALES, New Mexico. The school enrolls 364 students. It is part of the PORTALES 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
10.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span1–2
DistrictPORTALES
County35041
CityPORTALES
ZIP88130
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350210000486

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment364
White24.2%
Hispanic / Latino71.4%
Black / African American1.4%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
24.2%
Hispanic
71.4%
Black
1.4%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
1.6%
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 %64%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)