Luis E. Armijo Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Attendance Zone: Luis E. Armijo Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Las Vegas, NM, encompassing approximately 3,067.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 28.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 93.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Luis E. Armijo Elementary School's student population of 229 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Luis E. Armijo Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.5%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dons And Lady Dons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Luis E. Armijo Elementary School?
229 students attend Luis E. Armijo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Luis E. Armijo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Luis E. Armijo Elementary School?
Luis E. Armijo Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Luis E. Armijo Elementary School offer ?
Luis E. Armijo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Luis E. Armijo Elementary School part of?
Luis E. Armijo Elementary School is part of West Las Vegas School District.
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