- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, NM
Ladera Del Norte Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ladera Del Norte Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350099000287
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladera Del Norte Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladera Del Norte Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladera Del Norte Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ladera Del Norte Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 350099000287 · Farmington, NM Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 14.8:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High (1,747 students)
Ladera Del Norte Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Ladera Del Norte Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
1,747 students
- Piedra Vista H
Piedra Vista High
1,511 students
- Heights Middle 660
Heights Middle School
660 students
- Tibbetts Middl 652
Tibbetts Middle School
652 students
- Hermosa Middle 622
Hermosa Middle School
622 students
- This school 504
Ladera Del Norte Elementary
504 students
What this shows Ladera Del Norte Elementary reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ladera Del Norte Elementary compares
Ladera Del Norte Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 53% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$12,791
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.6%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Ladera Del Norte Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Municipal Schools reports $12,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ladera Del Norte Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedra Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladera Del Norte Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ladera Del Norte Elementary
How many students attend Ladera Del Norte Elementary?
Ladera Del Norte Elementary has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladera Del Norte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladera Del Norte Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ladera Del Norte Elementary?
37.8% of students at Ladera Del Norte Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladera Del Norte Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ladera Del Norte Elementary is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladera Del Norte Elementary?
Ladera Del Norte Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ladera Del Norte Elementary rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladera Del Norte Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Farmington, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides Ladera Del Norte Elementary, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students), Piedra Vista High (1,511 students), and Heights Middle School (660 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.