- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grants, NM
Los Alamitos Middle
Federal NCES profile for Los Alamitos Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350117000331
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Alamitos Middle earns 45/100 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.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Grants · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Alamitos Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alamitos Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Grants, NM.
School address
District: Grants-Cibola County Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350117000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Los Alamitos Middle held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350117000331 · Grants, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 12.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Grants High (807 students)
Los Alamitos Middle held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Los Alamitos Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grants High
Grants High
807 students
- Mesa View Elem
Mesa View Elementary
465 students
- This school
Los Alamitos Middle
416 students
- Milan Elementa
Milan Elementary
410 students
- Mount Taylor E
Mount Taylor Elementary
347 students
- Cubero Element 197
Cubero Elementary
197 students
What this shows Los Alamitos Middle reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Alamitos Middle compares
Los Alamitos Middle 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$20,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 10.3%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Los Alamitos Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grants-Cibola County Schools reports $20,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Alamitos Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Taylor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cubero Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Alamitos Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Alamitos Middle
How many students attend Los Alamitos Middle?
Los Alamitos Middle has 416 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grants, NM. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Alamitos Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Alamitos Middle is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Alamitos Middle?
100.0% of students at Los Alamitos Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Alamitos Middle?
The largest demographic group at Los Alamitos Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.9% of enrollment, in Grants, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Alamitos Middle?
Los Alamitos Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Los Alamitos Middle rank among public schools in Grants?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alamitos Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Grants, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grants on the city page.
What other schools are in Grants-Cibola County Schools?
Besides Los Alamitos Middle, Grants-Cibola County Schools also operates Grants High (807 students), Mesa View Elementary (465 students), and Milan Elementary (410 students). See the Grants-Cibola County Schools district page for the complete list.