- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alamogordo, NM
Sierra Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350003000013
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Alamogordo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Alamogordo, NM.
School address
District: Alamogordo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350003000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Sierra Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 350003000013 · Alamogordo, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 16.7:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Alamogordo High (1,440 students)
Sierra Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Sierra 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 284
Sierra Elementary
284 students
What this shows Sierra Elementary reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Elementary compares
Sierra 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 49% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 36.6%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Sierra Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alamogordo Public Schools reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holloman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Star Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra 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 elementary 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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Elementary
How many students attend Sierra Elementary?
Sierra Elementary has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alamogordo, NM. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Elementary?
41.2% of students at Sierra Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Alamogordo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Elementary?
Sierra Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Sierra Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alamogordo?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Alamogordo on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamogordo Public Schools?
Besides Sierra 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.