Enrollment
117
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmington, NM
Farmington Preschool Academy East
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Preschool Academy East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350099030006
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Preschool Academy East earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington Preschool Academy East has class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Preschool Academy East ranks #2 of 3 schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099030006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farmington Preschool Academy East compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farmington Preschool Academy East
Farmington Preschool Academy East is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Farmington, New Mexico, enrolling 117 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 117 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (45%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Farmington Municipal Schools spends $11,393 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students) and Piedra Vista High (1,511 students) alongside Farmington Preschool Academy East.
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 Farmington Preschool Academy East compares
Farmington Preschool Academy East 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,393
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 45.3%
White 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Farmington Preschool Academy East is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Municipal Schools, which includes Farmington Preschool Academy East.
$11,393
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 69.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 Farmington Preschool Academy East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piedra Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Preschool Academy East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Farmington Preschool Academy East
How many students attend Farmington Preschool Academy East?
Farmington Preschool Academy East has 117 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Farmington, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Preschool Academy East?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Preschool Academy East is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmington Preschool Academy East?
100.0% of students at Farmington Preschool Academy East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington Preschool Academy East?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Preschool Academy East is American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.3% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Preschool Academy East?
Farmington Preschool Academy East has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farmington Preschool Academy East rank among schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Preschool Academy East ranks #2 of 3 schools in Farmington, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Farmington on the city page.
Is Farmington Preschool Academy East a good school?
Farmington Preschool Academy East earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools. 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 Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides Farmington Preschool Academy East, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students), Piedra Vista High (1,511 students), and Heights Middle School (660 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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