- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Lunas, NM
Valencia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valencia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350168000762
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valencia Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Mexico schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Los Lunas · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valencia Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Los Lunas, NM.
School address
District: Los Lunas Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350168000762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Valencia Elementary held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 350168000762 · Los Lunas, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 21.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Lunas High (1,460 students)
Valencia Elementary held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Valencia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Lunas High
Los Lunas High
1,460 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
960 students
- Los Lunas Midd
Los Lunas Middle
719 students
- Sundance Eleme
Sundance Elementary
617 students
- Katherine Gall
Katherine Gallegos Elementary
605 students
- This school 370
Valencia Elementary
370 students
What this shows Valencia Elementary reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valencia Elementary compares
Valencia 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 56% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 95% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$13,753
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 80.0%
White 15.4%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Valencia Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Lunas Public Schools reports $13,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valencia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Lunas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sundance Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Katherine Gallegos Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valencia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valencia Elementary
How many students attend Valencia Elementary?
Valencia Elementary has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Lunas, NM. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 56% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valencia Elementary?
100.0% of students at Valencia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valencia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valencia Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Los Lunas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valencia Elementary?
Valencia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Valencia Elementary rank among schools in Los Lunas?
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Los Lunas, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Los Lunas on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Lunas Public Schools?
Besides Valencia Elementary, Los Lunas Public Schools also operates Los Lunas High (1,460 students), Valencia High (960 students), and Los Lunas Middle (719 students). See the Los Lunas Public Schools district page for the complete list.