Stepping Stones Preschool

Stepping Stones Preschool serves 114 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Stepping Stones Preschool's student population of 114 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
114 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Stepping Stones Preschool is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
45%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
47%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Stepping Stones Preschool?
114 students attend Stepping Stones Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Stepping Stones Preschool students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stepping Stones Preschool?
Stepping Stones Preschool has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stepping Stones Preschool offer ?
Stepping Stones Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Stepping Stones Preschool part of?
Stepping Stones Preschool is part of Alamogordo Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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