Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, La Luz Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 232 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
La Luz Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Luz Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
La Luz Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend La Luz Elementary School?
232 students attend La Luz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of La Luz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Luz Elementary School?
La Luz Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Luz Elementary School offer ?
La Luz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is La Luz Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 232 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
