Enrollment
153
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+56% 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 West compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farmington Preschool Academy West
Farmington Preschool Academy West is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Farmington, New Mexico, enrolling 153 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 95% of New Mexico schools and 56% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
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 153 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #112, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 West.
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 West compares
Farmington Preschool Academy West 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 | 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 (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
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
$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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Municipal Schools, which includes Farmington Preschool Academy West.
$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 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
- 1,747
- 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 (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Farmington Preschool Academy West a good school?
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. 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 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.
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