- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Luz, NM
La Luz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Luz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350003000008
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Luz Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 224
- students enrolled
La Luz Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alamogordo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350003000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
La Luz Elementary grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 350003000008 · La Luz, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 20.4:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Alamogordo High (1,440 students)
La Luz Elementary grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
La Luz Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alamogordo Hig
Alamogordo High
1,440 students
- Holloman Eleme 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
- This school 224
La Luz Elementary
224 students
What this shows La Luz Elementary reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Luz Elementary compares
La Luz 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 46% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 34% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.2%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, La Luz 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 La Luz Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holloman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Star Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Luz Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Luz Elementary
How many students attend La Luz Elementary?
La Luz Elementary has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Luz, NM. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Luz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Luz Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 46% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Luz Elementary?
53.5% of students at La Luz Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Luz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Luz Elementary is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in La Luz, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Luz Elementary?
La Luz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 La Luz Elementary, Alamogordo Public Schools also operates Alamogordo High (1,440 students), Holloman Elementary (517 students), and Chaparral Middle (513 students). See the Alamogordo Public Schools district page for the complete list.