Enrollment
504
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 350099000287
Ladera Del Norte Elementary — Farmington, NM
Federal NCES profile for Ladera Del Norte Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ladera Del Norte Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ladera Del Norte Elementary reports 504 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 53% below the New Mexico average and 27% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 504 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Farmington Municipal Schools spends $12,424 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.9% from local sources (property taxes), 69.6% from the state, and 17.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ladera Del Norte Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 53% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 82% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 53% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,424
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 504 Top 82% in New Mexico — larger than 18% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.8% -53% vs state
NCES ID 350099000287
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 504:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Municipal Schools, which includes Ladera Del Norte Elementary.
$12,424
Per student
-35%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 69.6%
Federal 17.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
Similar elementary schools in Farmington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Country Club Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Esperanza Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Mccormick Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in FARMINGTON, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladera Del Norte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladera Del Norte Elementary is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in FARMINGTON, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladera Del Norte Elementary?
Ladera Del Norte Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.