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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CLOVIS·NCES 350057000793

LOS NINOS

3301 THORNTON, CLOVIS, NM 88101 · (575)769-4300 · Curry County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL114 STUDENTS
Enrollment
114
Elementary
DISTRICT 345 · STATE 287
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
101%
115 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 90%
Community
0
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
114
Student demographics
White
27%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 19%
Hispanic
66%
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 63%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 2%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.

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6-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24
Enrollment
114
+19 (+20%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 23.8:1
% White
27%
was 40%
% Hispanic
66%
was 44%
% Black
3%
was 6%
% Asian
0%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LOS NINOS

LOS NINOS operates as a tiny elementary campus in CLOVIS, New Mexico, run under CLOVIS. Current enrollment sits at 114 students spanning grade pre-K. That puts it 60% smaller than the typical public school in New Mexico, which averages around 287 students.

CLOVIS runs 18 schools in total, collectively educating 7,780 students. LOS NINOS is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, LOS NINOS lists that Hispanic students make up the majority at 66%. Other groups include 27% White, 4% multiracial, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 46% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, LOS NINOS has 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 12.9:1 average. Around 101% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is noticeably above Curry County's rate of about 85%.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Curry County put median household earnings sit near $57,309, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Curry County runs 28 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,777 students), of which LOS NINOS is one.

Nearest neighbor: BARRY ELEMENTARY, around 0.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around LOS NINOS.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Five-year trend. LOS NINOS's enrollment has increased 20% since 2018, when it stood at 95 (now 114). Over the same period, the Hispanic share rose from 44% to 66%. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 23.8:1 in 2018 to 14.4:1 today.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Curry County at a glance

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Population
47,638
Census ACS
Median income
$57,309
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
8,777 students

Quick facts

School name
LOS NINOS
District
CLOVIS
Address
3301 THORNTON, CLOVIS, NM 88101
Phone
(575)769-4300
County
Curry County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
114
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
115 (101%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
350057000793
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LOS NINOS
How many students attend LOS NINOS?
LOS NINOS enrolls approximately 114 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does LOS NINOS serve?
LOS NINOS serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LOS NINOS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LOS NINOS is approximately 11.3:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at LOS NINOS?
Student demographics at LOS NINOS are roughly 27% White, 66% Hispanic, 3% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is LOS NINOS in?
LOS NINOS is part of CLOVIS.
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