- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Stepping Stones Preschool grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 350003001158 · Alamogordo, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 14.3:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Alamogordo High (1,440 students)
Stepping Stones Preschool grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Stepping Stones Preschool 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 114
Stepping Stones Preschool
114 students
What this shows Stepping Stones Preschool reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stepping Stones Preschool compares
Stepping Stones Preschool is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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 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
District finance for Alamogordo Public Schools reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~114 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), up 9.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.