Enrollment
314
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NM
Los Ninos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Los Ninos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350153000402
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Ninos Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Ninos Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Ninos Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Las Vegas, NM.
School address
District: Las Vegas City Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350153000402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Los Ninos Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Los Ninos Elementary
Los Ninos Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Las Vegas, New Mexico, enrolling 314 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 272 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 628 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Las Vegas City Public Schools also operates Robertson High (331 students) and Sierra Vista Elementary (251 students) alongside Los Ninos Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Los Ninos Elementary compares
Los Ninos Elementary on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.4%
White 5.4%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Los Ninos Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Las Vegas City Public Schools, which includes Los Ninos Elementary.
$16,490
Per student
-1%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.1%
Federal 14.5%
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.
How Los Ninos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mike Sena Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Ninos Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Los Ninos Elementary
How many students attend Los Ninos Elementary?
Los Ninos Elementary has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Ninos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Ninos Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Ninos Elementary?
100.0% of students at Los Ninos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Ninos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Los Ninos Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Ninos Elementary?
Los Ninos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Los Ninos Elementary rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Ninos Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Las Vegas, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Los Ninos Elementary a good school?
Los Ninos Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Las Vegas City Public Schools?
Besides Los Ninos Elementary, Las Vegas City Public Schools also operates Robertson High (331 students), Sierra Vista Elementary (251 students), and Memorial Middle (167 students). See the Las Vegas City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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