Enrollment
229
Elementary
DISTRICT 134 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST LAS VEGAS·NCES 350156000408
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY
600 PORTER ST, LAS VEGAS, NM 87701 · (505) 426-2661 · San Miguel County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL229 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
229 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 40 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 93 | 41% |
| Grade 1 | 96 | 42% |
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY→DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY→TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY→UNION ELEMENTARY
Based on grade levels within WEST LAS VEGAS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In San Miguel County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 229 | #295 of 490 | #2 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #264 of 318 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 7.6% | #315 of 334 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.7% | #48 of 57 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
229
+6 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 20.4:1
% White
3%
was 4%
% Hispanic
96%
was 95%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 229 | 14.5 | 15.8:1 | 100% (229) |
| 2023-24 | 241 | 16.7 | 14.5:1 | 100% (241) |
| 2022-23 | 230 | 14.7 | 15.7:1 | 100% (230) |
| 2017-18 | 223 | 11 | 20.4:1 | 100% (223) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY.
About LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY is a small elementary school serving families in LAS VEGAS, New Mexico. There are 229 students enrolled, covering pre-K through 1. On average, elementary schools in New Mexico enroll around 287, and this school is 20% below that mark.
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY is one school in WEST LAS VEGAS, a system of 10 schools with 1,601 students.
Hispanic students are 96% of those enrolled at LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY. Other reported shares: 3% White. That compares with about 75% Hispanic among all San Miguel County residents. A diversity index of 8% means there is an 8% chance two randomly chosen students at LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY are from different groups.
A staff of 14.5 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 15.8:1. The average for elementary schools in New Mexico, 12.9:1, is lower. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 100%.
In the wider San Miguel County area, the median household earns about $49,431 a year, about 27% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 18% of residents are in poverty. Across San Miguel County, 19 public schools serve about 3,156 students.
Measured in a straight line, RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL is about 0.1 miles from LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Remote. That means it sits in a town far from an urbanized area.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 229, up from 223 in 2017-18. The school's ratio dropped from 20.4:1 to 15.8:1 between 2017-18 and 2024-25.
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San Miguel County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
26,850
Census ACS
Median income
$49,431
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
3,156 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WEST LAS VEGAS
- WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 442 students
- WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 345 students
- DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARYElementary · 189 students
- TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARYElementary · 115 students
- UNION ELEMENTARYMiddle · 90 students
- RIO GALLINAS SCHOOLElementary · 80 students
Other schools in LAS VEGAS
- WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 442 students
- WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 345 students
- ROBERTSON HIGHHigh · 331 students
- LOS NINOS ELEMENTARYElementary · 314 students
- SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARYMiddle · 251 students
- DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARYElementary · 189 students
Nearby schools
- RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL0.1 mi · 80
- DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY0.6 mi · 189
- TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 115
- WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIP1.0 mi · 30
- WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL1.0 mi · 442
- WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL1.2 mi · 345
Frequently asked questions
About LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARYHow many students attend LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY?
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 229 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY serve?
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY?
Approximately 15.8:1 students per teacher at LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY.
What is the student diversity at LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY are roughly 3% White, 96% Hispanic, 0% Black.
Who oversees LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY?
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY is overseen by WEST LAS VEGAS in San Miguel County.
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