Below Average
#798 of 864 schools in NM
La Luz Elementary
Elementary School · Alamogordo · La Luz, NM
An Alamogordo elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
99 ALAMO, La Luz, NM 88337
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Luz Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where La Luz Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,171
Median home value
$143,900
Median rent
$774/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imago Dei AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Sierra ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Nm School for the Blind and Visually ImpairedEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Buena Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 234 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alamogordo
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Luz Elementary is listed in ALAMOGORDO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Luz Elementary
La Luz Elementary is a public elementary school in La Luz, NM, part of Alamogordo, serving approximately 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #798 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Luz Elementary
What grades does La Luz Elementary serve?
La Luz Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend La Luz Elementary?
La Luz Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Luz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Luz Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Luz Elementary rank in NM?
La Luz Elementary ranks #798 of 864 schools in NM.
What is La Luz Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
La Luz Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Luz Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Luz Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is La Luz Elementary a charter school?
No, La Luz Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Luz Elementary a Title I school?
No, La Luz Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Luz Elementary?
50.4% of students at La Luz Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (575) 812-5300
- Area population (ZIP 88337)
- 1,945
- Area median age
- 55.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88337; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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