Enrollment
179
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alamogordo, NM
Yucca Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yucca Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350003000016
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yucca Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Alamogordo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Yucca Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yucca Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Alamogordo, NM.
School address
District: Alamogordo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350003000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yucca Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yucca Elementary
Yucca Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Alamogordo, New Mexico, enrolling 179 students.
At 13.8:1, 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 52.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 179 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.4% 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 Yucca Elementary.
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 Yucca Elementary compares
Yucca Elementary 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 35% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 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 51.4%
White 31.8%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 5.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Yucca Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamogordo Public Schools, which includes Yucca Elementary.
$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 Yucca Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Star Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yucca Elementary'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 (~179 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Yucca Elementary
How many students attend Yucca Elementary?
Yucca Elementary has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alamogordo, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yucca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yucca Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yucca Elementary?
52.7% of students at Yucca Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yucca Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yucca Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Alamogordo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yucca Elementary?
Yucca Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Yucca Elementary rank among schools in Alamogordo?
By Resource Investment Index, Yucca Elementary ranks #2 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 Yucca Elementary a good school?
Yucca Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more 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 Alamogordo Public Schools?
Besides Yucca Elementary, 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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