- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Alamos, NM
Topper Freshman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Topper Freshman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350165001122
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Topper Freshman Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Los Alamos · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Topper Freshman Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Topper Freshman Academy ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Los Alamos, NM.
School address
District: Los Alamos Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350165001122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Topper Freshman Academy held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 350165001122 · Los Alamos, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 17.9:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Alamos High (1,181 students)
Topper Freshman Academy held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Topper Freshman Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Alamos Hig
Los Alamos High
1,181 students
- Los Alamos Mid
Los Alamos Middle
543 students
- Mountain Eleme 435
Mountain Elementary
435 students
- Barranca Mesa 429
Barranca Mesa Elementary
429 students
- Aspen Elementa 428
Aspen Elementary
428 students
- This school 305
Topper Freshman Academy
305 students
What this shows Topper Freshman Academy reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Topper Freshman Academy compares
Topper Freshman Academy 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 84% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Alamos Public Schools reports $14,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Topper Freshman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alamos Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barranca Mesa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aspen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Topper Freshman Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Topper Freshman Academy
How many students attend Topper Freshman Academy?
Topper Freshman Academy has 305 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Alamos, NM. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Topper Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Topper Freshman Academy is 17.9:1, which is 28% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Topper Freshman Academy?
12.8% of students at Topper Freshman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Topper Freshman Academy?
Topper Freshman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Topper Freshman Academy rank among public schools in Los Alamos?
By Resource Investment Index, Topper Freshman Academy ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Los Alamos, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Los Alamos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Alamos Public Schools?
Besides Topper Freshman Academy, Los Alamos Public Schools also operates Los Alamos High (1,181 students), Los Alamos Middle (543 students), and Mountain Elementary (435 students). See the Los Alamos Public Schools district page for the complete list.