- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alamogordo, NM
North Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350003000010
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Alamogordo · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Alamogordo, NM.
School address
District: Alamogordo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350003000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
North Elementary shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 350003000010 · Alamogordo, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 11.4:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Alamogordo High (1,440 students)
North Elementary shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
North Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alamogordo Hig
Alamogordo High
1,440 students
- Holloman Eleme 517
Holloman Elementary
517 students
- Chaparral Midd 513
Chaparral Middle
513 students
- Mountain View 479
Mountain View Middle
479 students
- Desert Star El 466
Desert Star Elementary
466 students
- This school 159
North Elementary
159 students
What this shows North Elementary reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary compares
North Elementary 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 29% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$13,655
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
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%
White 32.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, North Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Alamogordo Public Schools reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holloman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Star Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary
How many students attend North Elementary?
North Elementary has 159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alamogordo, NM. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% 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 North Elementary?
57.1% of students at North Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment, in Alamogordo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary?
North Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Elementary rank among schools in Alamogordo?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Alamogordo, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alamogordo on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamogordo Public Schools?
Besides North Elementary, Alamogordo Public Schools also operates Alamogordo High (1,440 students), Holloman Elementary (517 students), and Chaparral Middle (513 students). See the Alamogordo Public Schools district page for the complete list.