- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Lunas, NM
Los Lunas Family School
Federal NCES profile for Los Lunas Family School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350168000866
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Lunas Family School earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Mexico.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Los Lunas · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.5:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Lunas Family School has class sizes smaller than 99% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Lunas Family School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Los Lunas, NM.
School address
District: Los Lunas Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350168000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-175 students YoY
Los Lunas Family School shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-71.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.4 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-175 students YoY 350168000866 · Los Lunas, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 3.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Lunas High (1,460 students)
Los Lunas Family School shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-71.4%). Teacher FTE lost 10.4 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Los Lunas Family School 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 35
Los Lunas Family School
35 students
What this shows Los Lunas Family School reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Lunas Family School compares
Los Lunas Family School is a shrinking 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 | 3.5:1 | ▼ 75% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
3.5:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 1% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White 11.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Los Lunas Family School is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Family School 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 Family School'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 (~35 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Los Lunas Family School
How many students attend Los Lunas Family School?
Los Lunas Family School has 35 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Los Lunas, NM. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), down 175.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Lunas Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Lunas Family School is 3.5:1, which is 75% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 78% 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 Lunas Family School?
100.0% of students at Los Lunas Family School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Lunas Family School?
The largest demographic group at Los Lunas Family School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Los Lunas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Lunas Family School?
Los Lunas Family School has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Los Lunas Family School rank among schools in Los Lunas?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Lunas Family School ranks #1 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 Family School, 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.