Aspen Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

 2182 33rd St
       Los Alamos, NM  87544


(505) 663-2275

District: Los Alamos Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,702 Help


Students who attend Aspen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Los Alamos Middle
High:    Los Alamos High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  445

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.2%
Hispanic:
37.8%
Asian:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.2% Help


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Compare Details Aspen Elementary ranks better than 96.3% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Los Alamos Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Aspen Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Los Alamos Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (47.2%), Hispanic (37.8%), Asian (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Los Alamos Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aspen Elementary is 12.6. 2 elementary schools in the Los Alamos Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aspen Elementary is $11,702, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Los Alamos Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aspen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspen Elementary 16th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Aspen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Los Alamos Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Alamos Public Schools 3rd of 117 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aspen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Aspen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 87.21 34th 389 91.3%
2006 87.68 31st 390 92.1%
2007 85.05 45th 398 88.7%
2008 89.79 25th 405 93.8%
2009 86.01 38th 411 90.8%
2010 90.92 18th 419 95.7%
2011 92.93 20th 402 95.0%
2012 91.73 21st 398 94.7%
2013 96.06 9th 412 97.8%
2014 88.36 28th 442 93.7%
2015 90.99 25th 421 94.1%
2016 89.85 23rd 410 94.4%
2017 82.90 41st 374 89.0%
2018 82.43 44th 383 88.5%
2019 79.66 52nd 396 86.9%
2022 91.98 23rd 420 94.5%
2023 98.33 16th 433 96.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Aspen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.88 13th 91 85.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aspen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.29 40th 203 80.3%
2023 97.24 9th 191 95.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Aspen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.66 19th 47 59.6%
2022 70.14 20th 132 84.8%
2023 97.74 8th 165 95.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aspen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.95 76th 356 78.7%
2019 88.02 18th 361 95.0%
2022 73.27 46th 410 88.8%
2023 92.97 28th 424 93.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Aspen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.95 31st 339 90.9%
2019 79.01 40th 343 88.3%
2022 84.29 39th 395 90.1%
2023 96.67 22nd 388 94.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Aspen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.16 53rd 333 84.1%
2019 71.76 63rd 337 81.3%
2022 92.49 18th 392 95.4%
2023 98.97 13th 412 96.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Aspen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.63 17th 40 57.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aspen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.29 72nd 329 78.1%
2019 59.05 103rd 320 67.8%
2022 85.33 26th 389 93.3%
2023 96.64 17th 393 95.7%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Aspen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.76 30th 187 84.0%
2019 69.76 44th 199 77.9%
2022 83.37 26th 325 92.0%
2023 97.56 20th 411 95.1%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

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Enrollment information for Aspen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 350 2 5 42 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1991 338 0 6 36 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1992 306 2 2 53 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1993 310 3 7 44 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1994 305 4 14 43 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1995 320 4 12 52 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1996 320 4 12 52 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1997 275 4 22 39 9 n/a n/a 0 349
1998 265 6 28 55 1 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 264 3 22 52 3 n/a n/a 0 344
2000 254 2 20 60 7 n/a n/a 0 343
2001 246 4 18 71 7 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 244 6 20 76 6 n/a n/a 0 352
2003 244 6 20 76 6 n/a n/a 0 352
2004 220 4 24 83 10 n/a n/a 0 341
2005 211 2 24 74 7 n/a n/a 0 318
2006 186 3 21 77 4 n/a n/a 0 291
2007 184 2 18 88 4 n/a n/a 0 296
2008 235 2 19 78 3 n/a n/a 0 337
2009 213 1 18 87 2 n/a n/a 0 321
2010 211 1 18 96 5 0 0 0 331
2011 208 4 20 120 11 0 0 0 363
2012 208 5 21 130 13 0 4 0 381
2013 220 4 22 128 12 0 7 0 393
2014 212 5 22 139 19 2 10 0 409
2015 203 4 22 141 14 2 13 0 399
2016 198 9 20 160 18 1 13 0 419
2017 203 5 28 171 17 1 17 0 442
2018 185 5 24 183 13 2 20 0 432
2019 190 6 28 191 10 4 19 0 448
2020 195 7 23 188 7 1 20 0 441
2021 165 6 23 177 4 1 16 0 392
2022 191 8 22 181 12 0 20 0 434
2023 210 9 26 168 12 0 20 0 445

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aspen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 399 24.3 16.4 n/a
1991 380 24.6 15.4 n/a
1992 363 22.0 16.5 n/a
1993 364 22.8 16.0 n/a
1994 367 23.2 15.8 n/a
1995 388 28.5 13.6 n/a
1996 388 28.5 13.6 n/a
1997 349 25.2 13.8 n/a
1998 355 24.7 14.4 n/a
1999 344 25.5 13.5 0
2000 343 24.7 13.9 0
2001 346 23.4 14.8 0
2002 352 22.4 15.7 0
2003 352 22.4 15.7 0
2004 341 23.8 14.3 0
2005 318 24.4 13.0 0
2006 291 21.7 13.4 0
2007 296 21.6 13.7 0
2008 337 27.0 12.5 n/a
2009 321 24.2 13.3 n/a
2010 331 23.7 13.9 n/a
2011 363 27.5 13.2 0
2012 381 24.9 15.2 0
2013 393 25.8 15.1 19.1
2014 409 28.4 14.3 14.7
2015 399 30.0 13.3 17
2016 419 33.0 12.6 24.1
2017 442 34.9 12.6 22.6
2018 432 30.8 14.0 22.7
2019 448 31.8 14.0 17.6
2020 441 32.3 13.6 19.5
2021 392 26.9 14.5 19.6
2022 434 31.6 13.7 23
2023 445 35.1 12.6 22.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aspen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 399 24.3 16.4 n/a
1991 380 24.6 15.4 n/a
1992 363 22.0 16.5 n/a
1993 364 22.8 16.0 n/a
1994 367 23.2 15.8 n/a
1995 388 28.5 13.6 n/a
1996 388 28.5 13.6 n/a
1997 349 25.2 13.8 n/a
1998 355 24.7 14.4 n/a
1999 344 25.5 13.5 0
2000 343 24.7 13.9 0
2001 346 23.4 14.8 0
2002 352 22.4 15.7 0
2003 352 22.4 15.7 0
2004 341 23.8 14.3 0
2005 318 24.4 13.0 0
2006 291 21.7 13.4 0
2007 296 21.6 13.7 0
2008 337 27.0 12.5 n/a
2009 321 24.2 13.3 n/a
2010 331 23.7 13.9 n/a
2011 363 27.5 13.2 0
2012 381 24.9 15.2 0
2013 393 25.8 15.1 19.1
2014 409 28.4 14.3 14.7
2015 399 30.0 13.3 17
2016 419 33.0 12.6 24.1
2017 442 34.9 12.6 22.6
2018 432 30.8 14.0 22.7
2019 448 31.8 14.0 17.6
2020 441 32.3 13.6 19.5
2021 392 26.9 14.5 19.6
2022 434 31.6 13.7 23
2023 445 35.1 12.6 22.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aspen Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,702

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aspen Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 52nd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 16th of 433 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Aspen Elementary)3758.9
 21.9%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Los Alamos Public Schools)5069.6
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aspen Elementary)4758.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Alamos Public Schools)5565.8
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Aspen Elementary)4669.5
 23.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Los Alamos Public Schools)5866
 8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aspen Elementary)5842.4
 15.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Alamos Public Schools)6059.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Aspen Elementary)3266.7
 34.7%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Los Alamos Public Schools)5466.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aspen Elementary)3656.7
 20.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Alamos Public Schools)4463.9
 19.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Aspen Elementary)4654.4
 8.4%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Los Alamos Public Schools)6070.2
 10.2%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Aspen Elementary)4655.9
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Alamos Public Schools)5370.1
 17.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448445
 0.7%
African American69
 50%
American Indian1012
 20%
Asian2826
 7.1%
Hispanic191168
 12%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White190210
 10.5%
Two or More Races1920
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.6%22.2%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aspen Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 445 students attended Aspen Elementary.

Students who attend Aspen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Los Alamos Middle
High : Los Alamos High

Students at Aspen Elementary are 47% White, 38% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

Yes! Aspen Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools.


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