How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARY | TOPPER FRESHMAN ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LOS ALAMOS, NM | LOS ALAMOS, NM |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 429 | 305 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.0% | 12.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARY | TOPPER FRESHMAN ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,273 | $14,273 |
| District | LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARY | TOPPER FRESHMAN ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.9% | — |
| African American | 0.7% | — |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.1% | — |
| Asian | 7.7% | — |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | — |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | — |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARY | TOPPER FRESHMAN ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 429:1 | 305:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.6% | 16.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.