- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
La Escuelita Early Childhood held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 350021001162 · Bernalillo, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 14.6:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Bernalillo High (824 students)
La Escuelita Early Childhood held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
La Escuelita Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bernalillo Hig
Bernalillo High
824 students
- Wd Carroll Ele
Wd Carroll Elementary
399 students
- Bernalillo Ele
Bernalillo Elementary
364 students
- Bernalillo Mid 276
Bernalillo Middle
276 students
- Santo Domingo 206
Santo Domingo Elementary
206 students
- This school 117
La Escuelita Early Childhood
117 students
What this shows La Escuelita Early Childhood reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Escuelita Early Childhood compares
La Escuelita Early Childhood held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
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
District finance for Bernalillo Public Schools reports $19,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~117 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.