- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Lunas, NM
Los Lunas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Los Lunas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350168000258
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Lunas Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools.
- #12 of 12
- schools in Los Lunas · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Lunas Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Lunas Elementary ranks #12 of 12 schools in Los Lunas, NM.
School address
District: Los Lunas Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350168000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Los Lunas Elementary grew from 412 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 350168000258 · Los Lunas, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Lunas High (1,460 students)
Los Lunas Elementary grew from 412 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Los Lunas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Lunas High
Los Lunas High
1,460 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
960 students
- Los Lunas Midd
Los Lunas Middle
719 students
- Sundance Eleme
Sundance Elementary
617 students
- Katherine Gall
Katherine Gallegos Elementary
605 students
- This school 458
Los Lunas Elementary
458 students
What this shows Los Lunas Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Lunas Elementary compares
Los Lunas 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$13,753
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
White 9.4%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Los Lunas Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Los Lunas Public Schools reports $13,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Lunas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Lunas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sundance Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katherine Gallegos Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Lunas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Lunas Elementary
How many students attend Los Lunas Elementary?
Los Lunas Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Lunas, NM. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Lunas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Lunas Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Lunas Elementary?
100.0% of students at Los Lunas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Lunas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Los Lunas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Los Lunas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Lunas Elementary?
Los Lunas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Los Lunas Elementary rank among schools in Los Lunas?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Lunas Elementary ranks #12 of 12 schools in Los Lunas, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Los Lunas on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Lunas Public Schools?
Besides Los Lunas Elementary, Los Lunas Public Schools also operates Los Lunas High (1,460 students), Valencia High (960 students), and Los Lunas Middle (719 students). See the Los Lunas Public Schools district page for the complete list.