- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Los Alamos, NM
Los Alamos Middle
Federal NCES profile for Los Alamos Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350165000430
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Alamos Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Los Alamos · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Alamos Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alamos Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Los Alamos, NM.
School address
District: Los Alamos Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350165000430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Los Alamos Middle held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 350165000430 · Los Alamos, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 10.9:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Alamos High (1,181 students)
Los Alamos Middle held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Los Alamos Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Alamos Hig
Los Alamos High
1,181 students
- This school
Los Alamos Middle
543 students
- Mountain Eleme 435
Mountain Elementary
435 students
- Barranca Mesa 429
Barranca Mesa Elementary
429 students
- Aspen Elementa 428
Aspen Elementary
428 students
- Pinon Elementa 350
Pinon Elementary
350 students
What this shows Los Alamos Middle reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Alamos Middle compares
Los Alamos 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 85% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 24% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$14,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
Asian 6.4%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Los Alamos Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Alamos Public Schools reports $14,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Alamos Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barranca Mesa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aspen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Alamos Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Alamos Middle
How many students attend Los Alamos Middle?
Los Alamos Middle has 543 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Los Alamos, NM. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Alamos Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Alamos Middle is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Alamos Middle?
11.9% of students at Los Alamos Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Alamos Middle?
The largest demographic group at Los Alamos Middle is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Los Alamos, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Alamos Middle?
Los Alamos Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Alamos Middle rank among public schools in Los Alamos?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alamos Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Alamos Public Schools?
Besides Los Alamos Middle, Los Alamos Public Schools also operates Los Alamos High (1,181 students), Mountain Elementary (435 students), and Barranca Mesa Elementary (429 students). See the Los Alamos Public Schools district page for the complete list.