Enrollment
1,460
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 350168000439
Los Lunas High — Los Lunas, NM
Federal NCES profile for Los Lunas High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 16
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 19
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: Los Lunas Public 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)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Los Lunas High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Los Lunas High reports 1,460 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 71.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% 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 31% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 365 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Los Lunas Public Schools spends $12,212 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.5% from local sources (property taxes), 72.7% from the state, and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 5 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 Los Lunas High 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 45% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | top 97% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
— 45% above state mean
Top 96% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$12,212
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 365 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,460 Top 97% in New Mexico — larger than 3% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 71.0
Students per teacher 20.9:1 +45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 350168000439
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.6%
White 18.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 365:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.5%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Expulsions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Lunas Public Schools, which includes Los Lunas High.
$12,212
Per student
-36%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 13.8%
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
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Los Lunas High
How many students attend Los Lunas High?
Los Lunas High has 1,460 students enrolled. It is a high school in LOS LUNAS, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Lunas High?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Lunas High is 20.9:1, which is 45% higher than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Lunas High?
The largest demographic group at Los Lunas High is Hispanic or Latino at 70.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in LOS LUNAS, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Lunas High?
Los Lunas High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.