Enrollment
114
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alamogordo, NM
Stepping Stones Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Stepping Stones Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350003001158
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stepping Stones Preschool earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Alamogordo · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stepping Stones Preschool has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stepping Stones Preschool ranks #4 of 4 schools in Alamogordo, NM.
School address
District: Alamogordo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350003001158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stepping Stones Preschool compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stepping Stones Preschool
Stepping Stones Preschool is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Alamogordo, New Mexico, enrolling 114 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 114 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (40%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.8% 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 Stepping Stones Preschool.
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 Stepping Stones Preschool compares
Stepping Stones Preschool 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 | 48.6% | ▼ 40% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 78% | - | - |
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.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
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
72.8%
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
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 51.8%
White 39.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Stepping Stones Preschool 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 Stepping Stones Preschool.
$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 Stepping Stones Preschool 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Star Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stepping Stones Preschool'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 (~114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stepping Stones Preschool
How many students attend Stepping Stones Preschool?
Stepping Stones Preschool has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alamogordo, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stepping Stones Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Stepping Stones Preschool 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 Stepping Stones Preschool?
48.6% of students at Stepping Stones Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stepping Stones Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Stepping Stones Preschool is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Alamogordo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stepping Stones Preschool?
Stepping Stones Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Stepping Stones Preschool rank among schools in Alamogordo?
By Resource Investment Index, Stepping Stones Preschool ranks #4 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 Stepping Stones Preschool a good school?
Stepping Stones Preschool earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Stepping Stones Preschool, 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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