At a glance
Reported students
398
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
410.5
Loma Linda Elementary: 398 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. 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
- 309
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Loma Linda Elementary
Loma Linda Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Anthony. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Gadsden Independent Schools. NCES reports 398 students for 2024–25.
Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the New Mexico median of 12.4:1 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 (97%) and White (2.5%). English learners represent 42.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Loma Linda Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 42.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.5%
- Hispanic97%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
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.
Other schools in Gadsden Independent Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sunrise Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
406 reported students
Vado Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
415 reported students
Gadsden Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
379 reported students
Chaparral Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
437 reported students
Yucca Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
439 reported students
La Union Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
340 reported students
Public schools near Loma Linda Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Elementary Elementary · Gadsden Independent Schools | PK–06 | 163 | 0.9 mi |
| Anthony El Elementary · Anthony ISD | PK–05 | 312 | 1.2 mi |
| Gadsden Elementary Elementary · Gadsden Independent Schools | PK–06 | 379 | 1.8 mi |
| Berino Elementary Elementary · Gadsden Independent Schools | PK–06 | 300 | 3.2 mi |
| Deanna Davenport El Elementary · Canutillo ISD | PK–05 | 303 | 3.4 mi |
| Bill Childress El Elementary · Canutillo ISD | PK–05 | 386 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Loma Linda Elementary
What grades does Loma Linda Elementary serve?
Loma Linda Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gadsden Independent Schools.
How many students attend Loma Linda Elementary?
Loma Linda Elementary reported 398 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 309 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Loma Linda Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 398 students and 30 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Loma Linda Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Loma Linda Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gadsden Independent Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Loma Linda Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Loma Linda Elementary in?
Loma Linda Elementary is part of Gadsden Independent Schools, based in Anthony, NM, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Loma Linda Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Anthony Elementary (0.9 mi), Anthony El (1.2 mi), Gadsden Elementary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.