LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAS VEGAS CITY school district, located in LAS VEGAS, NM with about 352 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 20 teachers, LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Los Niños Elementary, located at 474 Legion Drive in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Las Vegas City Schools district. As reflected in its name, which translates to "The Children," the school focuses on providing foundational educational experiences for young students, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility in a supportive, small-town environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the Las Vegas community, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to middle school. By leveraging resources from the broader school district, Los Niños strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that balances core academic subjects with enrichment activities, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and inclusive setting.

For more information, contact LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY at (505) 454-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

474 LEGION DR
LAS VEGAS, NM 87701
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LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS VEGAS, NM with about 352 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LAS VEGAS CITY
Total Students:
352
Teachers:
20.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 352 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.2%
White
6.0%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.