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La Escuelita Early Childhood

Grades PK–PK · Combined / other · Bernalillo, NM · NCES 350021001162

At a glance

Reported students

117

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

11

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

New Mexico other enrollment

28th percentile

Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

184

La Escuelita Early Childhood: 117 reported students.

State peer staffing position

33rd percentile

10.6:1 reported; state peer median 12:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
Not reported
Teachers (FTE)
7.6
Student–teacher ratio
Not reported

What the reported data says about La Escuelita Early Childhood

La Escuelita Early Childhood is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Bernalillo. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Bernalillo Public Schools. NCES reports 117 students for 2024–25.

Among 46 combined / other schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 213.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below the New Mexico median of 12:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (14.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking La Escuelita Early Childhood

  1. 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

Free/reduced-price lunch
100%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White8.5%
  • Hispanic72.6%
  • Black0.9%
  • Asian0.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native14.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near La Escuelita Early Childhood

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Wd Carroll Elementary

Elementary · Bernalillo Public Schools

KG–03399under 0.1 mi
Bernalillo High

High · Bernalillo Public Schools

09–128240.5 mi
Spartan Learning Academy

Middle · Bernalillo Public Schools

07–082760.6 mi
Bernalillo Elementary

Middle · Bernalillo Public Schools

04–063640.7 mi
Shining Stars Preschool

Other · Rio Rancho Public Schools

PK–PK5906.9 mi
Corrales International

Other · Charter · Albuquerque Public Schools

KG–122329.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions about La Escuelita Early Childhood

What grades does La Escuelita Early Childhood serve?

La Escuelita Early Childhood reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Bernalillo Public Schools.

How many students attend La Escuelita Early Childhood?

La Escuelita Early Childhood reported 117 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 46 New Mexico combined or other schools reporting enrollment.

What is the student–teacher ratio at La Escuelita Early Childhood?

The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 117 students and 11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is La Escuelita Early Childhood a public, charter, or magnet school?

La Escuelita Early Childhood is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bernalillo Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of La Escuelita Early Childhood students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is La Escuelita Early Childhood in?

La Escuelita Early Childhood is part of Bernalillo Public Schools, based in Bernalillo, NM, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near La Escuelita Early Childhood?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wd Carroll Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Bernalillo High (0.5 mi), Spartan Learning Academy (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.