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Los Ninos Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-3

Summary

Los Ninos Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, New Mexico, serving 339 students in grades PK-3 and part of the Las Vegas City School District.

Los Ninos Elementary has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 104 out of 419 schools in 2009-2010 to 407 out of 421 schools in 2014-2015. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 147 out of 433 New Mexico elementary schools, with 38% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 33% in Mathematics, outperforming the Las Vegas City School District average but lagging behind the state average. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with higher rankings for female and Hispanic students compared to male and White students. Additionally, 100% of Los Ninos Elementary's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, highlighting the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's community.

While Los Ninos Elementary generally outperforms the Las Vegas City School District average, it still lags behind the state average in academic performance. Nearby schools, such as Mike Sena Elementary and Tony Serna Junior Elementary, show varying levels of performance, with some schools performing better and others performing worse than Los Ninos Elementary. This suggests that there may be opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices among the schools in the region to improve overall academic outcomes.

314

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,710

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Mountain View Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701

(505) 454-5720

District: Las Vegas City

Students who attend Los Ninos Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Memorial Middle
High:	Robertson High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.4%

White:

5.4%

Two or more races:

1.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 3rd percentile in 2015 → 67th in 2024

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 67th (2024) from a 3rd-percentile low (2015)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg28%

New Mexico avg35%

Not ranked this year

Los Ninos Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	58.4	136 of 413	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	29.1	313 of 435	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	16.9	329 of 374	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	18.9	364 of 410	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	13.3	407 of 421	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	42.9	252 of 442	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.9	280 of 412	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	62.9	134 of 398	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	46.6	210 of 402	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	69.4	104 of 419	75.2%	★★★★☆
2009	70.9	101 of 411	75.4%	★★★★☆
2008	72.9	81 of 405	80.0%	★★★★☆
2007	70.9	92 of 398	76.9%	★★★★☆
2006	50.2	185 of 390	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	41.4	236 of 389	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	61.1	114 of 398	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	33.4	263 of 390	32.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	69.0	98 of 384	74.5%	★★★★☆
2023	26.8	302 of 395	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	65.1	100 of 356	71.9%	★★★★☆
2023	32.9	294 of 426	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	39.2	210 of 397	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	19.5	355 of 414	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	51.8	139 of 339	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	22.2	335 of 413	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)74th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)72nd percentile+5 vs school

Female (2024)71st percentile+4 vs school

White (2024)59th percentile-8 vs school

Male (2024)47th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts47%+3 vs state

Mathematics23%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2025)			NM-MSSA Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 4th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Los Ninos Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	100 Mountain View Drive	Las Vegas	87701	San Miguel County	Las Vegas City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 454-5720	314	24	12.9	100.0%	17 (5.4%)	2 (0.6%)	290 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)	46.9		46.9	23.4		23.4	$9,710
Lvcs Early Childhood	Public	K	1022 9th Street	Las Vegas	87701	San Miguel County	Las Vegas City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 454-5780	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$11,753
Rio Gallinas School	Public, Charter	K-8	2730 Romero St	Las Vegas	87701	San Miguel County	West Las Vegas	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 426-2311	80	4	20.5	100.0%	19 (23.8%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (73.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)			26.0				$12,154
Luis E. Armijo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	600 Porter St	Las Vegas	87701	San Miguel County	West Las Vegas	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 426-2661	229	14	15.8	100.0%	7 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	220 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$12,760
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary	Public	2-3	412 Santa Fe St	Las Vegas	87701	San Miguel County	West Las Vegas	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 426-2861	189	13	15.0	100.0%	7 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	180 (95.2%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	23.5		23.5	11.1		11.1	$12,802
Tony Serna Junior Elementary	Public	4	1725 New Mexico Ave	Las Vegas	87701	San Miguel County	West Las Vegas	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 426-2621	115	8	13.7	100.0%	7 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)		29.6	29.6		6.5	6.5	$16,027
Mike Sena Elementary	Public	K-5	12 County Road A-1	Sapello	87745	San Miguel County	Las Vegas City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 454-5750	58	5	11.7	100.0%	7 (12.1%)	1 (1.7%)	48 (82.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)								(n/a)			56.5				$12,346

Frequently Asked Questions about Los Ninos Elementary

What district is Los Ninos Elementary in?

Las Vegas City

How many students attend Los Ninos Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 314 students attended Los Ninos Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Los Ninos Elementary attend?

Students who attend Los Ninos Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Memorial Middle
High : Robertson High

What is the racial makeup of Los Ninos Elementary?

Students at Los Ninos Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 5% White.

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