Enrollment
345
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Las Vegas, NM
West Las Vegas Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Las Vegas Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350156000419
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Las Vegas Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Las Vegas Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Las Vegas Middle School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Las Vegas, NM.
School address
District: West Las Vegas Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350156000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Las Vegas Middle School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Las Vegas Middle School
West Las Vegas Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Las Vegas, New Mexico, enrolling 345 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 89% of New Mexico schools and 30% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 99.7% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 30.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
West Las Vegas Public Schools also operates West Las Vegas High School (442 students) and Luis E. Armijo Elementary (229 students) alongside West Las Vegas Middle School.
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 West Las Vegas Middle School compares
West Las Vegas Middle School 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 23% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 89% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,317
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 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.
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 93.0%
White 4.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, West Las Vegas Middle School is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Las Vegas Public Schools, which includes West Las Vegas Middle School.
$16,317
Per student
-2%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.3%
State 59.5%
Federal 30.2%
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 West Las Vegas Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Las Vegas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luis E. Armijo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tony Serna Jr. Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Las Vegas Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar middle 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Las Vegas Middle School
How many students attend West Las Vegas Middle School?
West Las Vegas Middle School has 345 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Las Vegas, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Las Vegas Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Las Vegas Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Las Vegas Middle School?
99.7% of students at West Las Vegas Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Las Vegas Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Las Vegas Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Las Vegas Middle School?
West Las Vegas Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Las Vegas Middle School rank among public schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, West Las Vegas Middle School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas on the city page.
Is West Las Vegas Middle School a good school?
West Las Vegas Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools. 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 West Las Vegas Public Schools?
Besides West Las Vegas Middle School, West Las Vegas Public Schools also operates West Las Vegas High School (442 students), Luis E. Armijo Elementary (229 students), and Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary (189 students). See the West Las Vegas Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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