LA LUZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LA LUZ ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALAMOGORDO school district, located in LA LUZ, NM with about 251 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, LA LUZ ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
LA LUZ ELEMENTARY, located in La Luz, New Mexico, is a public school serving the local community within the Alamogordo Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students in their foundational years can develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing fundamental educational standards and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they progress through the Alamogordo school system.
The school’s website highlights a commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that encourages student curiosity and growth. As part of a smaller community setting, LA LUZ ELEMENTARY focuses on creating a close-knit atmosphere where educators and families work in partnership to support student well-being. Through its various academic programs and extracurricular resources, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in every student while maintaining a safe and structured campus environment.
For more information, contact LA LUZ ELEMENTARY at (505) 439-3270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LA LUZ, NM 88337
(505) 439-3270
LA LUZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LA LUZ, NM with about 251 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALAMOGORDO
- Total Students:
- 251
- Teachers:
- 13.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 251 students
- White
- 56.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 40.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 43.4%
- Male
- 56.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.