- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Alamos, NM
Barranca Mesa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barranca Mesa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350165000428
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barranca Mesa Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Los Alamos · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barranca Mesa Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barranca Mesa Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Los Alamos, NM.
School address
District: Los Alamos Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350165000428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Barranca Mesa Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 350165000428 · Los Alamos, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 12.6:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Alamos High (1,181 students)
Barranca Mesa Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Barranca Mesa 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
- This school 429
Barranca Mesa Elementary
429 students
- Aspen Elementa 428
Aspen Elementary
428 students
- Pinon Elementa 350
Pinon Elementary
350 students
What this shows Barranca Mesa Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barranca Mesa Elementary compares
Barranca Mesa 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 81% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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 429 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 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Barranca Mesa 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 Barranca Mesa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alamos Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aspen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barranca Mesa 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
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barranca Mesa Elementary
How many students attend Barranca Mesa Elementary?
Barranca Mesa Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Alamos, NM. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barranca Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barranca Mesa Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Barranca Mesa Elementary?
15.0% of students at Barranca Mesa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barranca Mesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barranca Mesa Elementary is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Los Alamos, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barranca Mesa Elementary?
Barranca Mesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Barranca Mesa Elementary rank among schools in Los Alamos?
By Resource Investment Index, Barranca Mesa Elementary ranks #1 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 Barranca Mesa 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.