Enrollment
117
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bernalillo, NM
La Escuelita Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for La Escuelita Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350021001162
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Escuelita Early Childhood earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bernalillo · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
La Escuelita Early Childhood has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Escuelita Early Childhood ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bernalillo, NM.
School address
District: Bernalillo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350021001162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Escuelita Early Childhood compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Escuelita Early Childhood
La Escuelita Early Childhood is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bernalillo, New Mexico, enrolling 117 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.7% 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 trails 96% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #95, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bernalillo Public Schools also operates Bernalillo High (824 students) and Wd Carroll Elementary (399 students) alongside La Escuelita Early Childhood.
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 La Escuelita Early Childhood compares
La Escuelita Early Childhood 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 21% | 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
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.4%
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
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.5%
White 8.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, La Escuelita Early Childhood is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bernalillo Public Schools, which includes La Escuelita Early Childhood.
$15,183
Per student
-9%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 59.1%
Federal 24.7%
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 La Escuelita Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wd Carroll Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernalillo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernalillo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santo Domingo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Escuelita Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about La Escuelita Early Childhood
How many students attend La Escuelita Early Childhood?
La Escuelita Early Childhood has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bernalillo, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Escuelita Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at La Escuelita Early Childhood is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Escuelita Early Childhood?
97.7% of students at La Escuelita Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Escuelita Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at La Escuelita Early Childhood is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Bernalillo, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Escuelita Early Childhood?
La Escuelita Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 La Escuelita Early Childhood rank among schools in Bernalillo?
By Resource Investment Index, La Escuelita Early Childhood ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bernalillo, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bernalillo on the city page.
Is La Escuelita Early Childhood a good school?
La Escuelita Early Childhood earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Bernalillo Public Schools?
Besides La Escuelita Early Childhood, Bernalillo Public Schools also operates Bernalillo High (824 students), Wd Carroll Elementary (399 students), and Bernalillo Elementary (364 students). See the Bernalillo Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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