Overview
HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 1โ6 in SILVER CITY, New Mexico. The school enrolls 337 students. It is part of the SILVER CITY district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking โ different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average โ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility โ schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Typeโ
LevelElementary
Grade Span1โ6
DistrictSILVER CITY
County35017
CitySILVER CITY
ZIP88061
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350243000561
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment337
White26.4%
Hispanic / Latino69.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.6%
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 %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)