- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Alamos, NM
Aspen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350165000427
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Los Alamos · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspen Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Los Alamos, NM.
School address
District: Los Alamos Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350165000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Aspen Elementary held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 350165000427 · Los Alamos, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 12.2:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Alamos High (1,181 students)
Aspen Elementary held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Aspen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Alamos Hig
Los Alamos High
1,181 students
- Los Alamos Mid
Los Alamos Middle
543 students
- Mountain Eleme 435
Mountain Elementary
435 students
- Barranca Mesa 429
Barranca Mesa Elementary
429 students
- This school 428
Aspen Elementary
428 students
- Pinon Elementa 350
Pinon Elementary
350 students
What this shows Aspen Elementary reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspen Elementary compares
Aspen Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 75% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Aspen Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Alamos Public Schools reports $14,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alamos Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barranca Mesa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Aspen Elementary
How many students attend Aspen Elementary?
Aspen Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Alamos, NM. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspen Elementary?
20.4% of students at Aspen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Elementary is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Los Alamos, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Elementary?
Aspen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspen Elementary rank among schools in Los Alamos?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Los Alamos, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Los Alamos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Alamos Public Schools?
Besides Aspen Elementary, Los Alamos Public Schools also operates Los Alamos High (1,181 students), Los Alamos Middle (543 students), and Mountain Elementary (435 students). See the Los Alamos Public Schools district page for the complete list.