Enrollment
428
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspen Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspen Elementary
Aspen Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Los Alamos, New Mexico, enrolling 428 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 428 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Alamos Public Schools spends $12,646 per pupil, 24% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Los Alamos Public Schools also operates Los Alamos High (1,181 students) and Los Alamos Middle (543 students) alongside Aspen Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aspen Elementary compares
Aspen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Alamos Public Schools, which includes Aspen Elementary.
$12,646
Per student
-24%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 61.1%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Aspen Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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