At a glance
Reported students
314
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
209
Los Ninos Elementary: 314 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
13:1 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
- 334
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Los Ninos Elementary
Los Ninos Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Las Vegas. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Las Vegas City Public Schools. NCES reports 314 students for 2024–25.
Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, 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 (92.4%) and White (5.4%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Los Ninos Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.19 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 0.5 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
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.4%
- Hispanic92.4%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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.
Other schools in Las Vegas City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mike Sena Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
58 reported students
Lvcs Early Childhood
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
0 reported students
Robertson High
High · Grades 09–12
331 reported students
Sierra Vista Elementary
Middle · Grades 04–06
251 reported students
Memorial Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
167 reported students
Public schools near Los Ninos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Elementary Middle · Las Vegas City Public Schools | 04–06 | 251 | under 0.1 mi |
| Lvcs Early Childhood Elementary · Las Vegas City Public Schools | KG–KG | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| Rio Gallinas School Elementary · Charter · West Las Vegas Public Schools | KG–08 | 80 | 1.9 mi |
| Luis E. Armijo Elementary Elementary · West Las Vegas Public Schools | PK–01 | 229 | 1.9 mi |
| Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary Elementary · West Las Vegas Public Schools | 02–03 | 189 | 2 mi |
| Tony Serna Jr. Elementary Elementary · West Las Vegas Public Schools | 04–04 | 115 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Los Ninos Elementary
What grades does Los Ninos Elementary serve?
Los Ninos Elementary reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Las Vegas City Public Schools.
How many students attend Los Ninos Elementary?
Los Ninos Elementary reported 314 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 334 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Los Ninos Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 314 students and 24.19 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 Los Ninos Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Los Ninos Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Los Ninos 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 Los Ninos Elementary in?
Los Ninos Elementary is part of Las Vegas City Public Schools, based in Las Vegas, NM, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Los Ninos Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sierra Vista Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Lvcs Early Childhood (1.4 mi), Rio Gallinas School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.