Enrollment
159
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elementary
North Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Alamogordo, New Mexico, enrolling 159 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 57.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 159 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #19, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (32%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alamogordo Public Schools spends $11,242 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Alamogordo Public Schools also operates Alamogordo High (1,440 students) and Holloman Elementary (517 students) alongside North 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 North Elementary compares
North 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamogordo Public Schools, which includes North Elementary.
$11,242
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 68.6%
Federal 19.0%
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 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
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Elementary a good school?
North Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of 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 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.
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