- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmington, NM
Farmington Preschool Academy West
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Preschool Academy West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350099001091
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Preschool Academy West earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington Preschool Academy West has class sizes larger than 95% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Preschool Academy West ranks #3 of 3 schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099001091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Farmington Preschool Academy West grew from 152 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+18.4%).
Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 350099001091 · Farmington, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 21.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High (1,747 students)
Farmington Preschool Academy West grew from 152 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+18.4%). Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Farmington Preschool Academy West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
1,747 students
- Piedra Vista H
Piedra Vista High
1,511 students
- Heights Middle 660
Heights Middle School
660 students
- Tibbetts Middl 652
Tibbetts Middle School
652 students
- Hermosa Middle 622
Hermosa Middle School
622 students
- This school 153
Farmington Preschool Academy West
153 students
What this shows Farmington Preschool Academy West reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington Preschool Academy West compares
Farmington Preschool Academy West is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 56% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 95% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$12,791
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
White 22.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Farmington Preschool Academy West is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Farmington Municipal Schools reports $12,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmington Preschool Academy West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piedra Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Preschool Academy West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington Preschool Academy West
How many students attend Farmington Preschool Academy West?
Farmington Preschool Academy West has 153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Preschool Academy West?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Preschool Academy West is 21.9:1, which is 56% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmington Preschool Academy West?
100.0% of students at Farmington Preschool Academy West 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 West?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Preschool Academy West is American Indian / Alaska Native at 36.6% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Preschool Academy West?
Farmington Preschool Academy West has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farmington Preschool Academy West rank among schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Preschool Academy West ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides Farmington Preschool Academy West, 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.