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#326 of 864 schools in NM
Top 38% in state
Los Ninos Elementary
Elementary School · Las Vegas City · Las Vegas, NM
A Las Vegas City elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
901 DOUGLAS AVENUE, Las Vegas, NM 87701
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Ninos Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
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 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Ninos 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,138/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Vegas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,115
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis E. Armijo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–1 | 1.9 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Rio Gallinas SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Don Cecilio Martinez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 2–3 | 2.0 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Mike Sena ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | Not available | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Las Vegas City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Ninos Elementary is listed in LAS VEGAS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Ninos Elementary
Los Ninos Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NM, part of Las Vegas City, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Ninos Elementary
What grades does Los Ninos Elementary serve?
Los Ninos Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Los Ninos Elementary?
Los Ninos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Ninos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Ninos Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Ninos Elementary rank in NM?
Los Ninos Elementary ranks #326 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Los Ninos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Ninos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Los Ninos Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Ninos Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Los Ninos Elementary a charter school?
No, Los Ninos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Ninos Elementary a Title I school?
No, Los Ninos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Ninos Elementary?
100.0% of students at Los Ninos 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- San Miguel County
- Phone
- (505) 454-5720
- Area population (ZIP 87701)
- 17,864
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 87701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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