Enrollment
517
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holloman Afb, NM
Holloman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Holloman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350003000006
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holloman Elementary earns 43/100 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.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 517
- students enrolled
Holloman Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alamogordo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350003000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holloman Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holloman Elementary
Holloman Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Holloman Afb, New Mexico, enrolling 517 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 95% of New Mexico schools and 48% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.1% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 517 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Alamogordo Public Schools spends $11,242 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Alamogordo Public Schools also operates Alamogordo High (1,440 students) and Chaparral Middle (513 students) alongside Holloman Elementary.
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 Holloman Elementary compares
Holloman Elementary 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 48% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 83% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 48% 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
23.2%
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
$11,242
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
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 10.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Holloman Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamogordo Public Schools, which includes Holloman Elementary.
$11,242
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 68.6%
Federal 19.0%
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 Holloman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Star Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Hills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holloman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holloman Elementary
How many students attend Holloman Elementary?
Holloman Elementary has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holloman Afb, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holloman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holloman Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 48% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holloman Elementary?
14.1% of students at Holloman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holloman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Holloman Elementary is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Holloman Afb, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holloman Elementary?
Holloman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
Is Holloman Elementary a good school?
Holloman Elementary earns 43/100 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 Alamogordo Public Schools?
Besides Holloman Elementary, Alamogordo Public Schools also operates Alamogordo High (1,440 students), Chaparral Middle (513 students), and Mountain View Middle (479 students). See the Alamogordo Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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