- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Holloman Elementary grew from 490 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 350003000006 · Holloman Afb, NM Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 20.7:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Alamogordo High (1,440 students)
Holloman Elementary grew from 490 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Holloman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alamogordo Hig
Alamogordo High
1,440 students
- This school 517
Holloman Elementary
517 students
- Chaparral Midd 513
Chaparral Middle
513 students
- Mountain View 479
Mountain View Middle
479 students
- Desert Star El 466
Desert Star Elementary
466 students
- Sunset Hills E 436
Sunset Hills Elementary
436 students
What this shows Holloman Elementary reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holloman Elementary compares
Holloman Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,655
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
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
District finance for Alamogordo Public Schools reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~517 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), up 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.