- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Los Ninos Elementary held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 350153000402 · Las Vegas, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Robertson High (331 students)
Los Ninos Elementary held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Los Ninos Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robertson High
Robertson High
331 students
- This school
Los Ninos Elementary
314 students
- Sierra Vista E
Sierra Vista Elementary
251 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
167 students
- Mike Sena Elem 58
Mike Sena Elementary
58 students
What this shows Los Ninos Elementary reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Ninos Elementary compares
Los Ninos Elementary 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 | 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 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
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
$18,154
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Las Vegas City Public Schools reports $18,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~314 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.