La Mesa On Track Prek Center serves 92 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Mesa On Track Prek Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
La Mesa On Track Prek Center's student population of 92 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Mesa On Track Prek Center is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
99%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend La Mesa On Track Prek Center?
92 students attend La Mesa On Track Prek Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of La Mesa On Track Prek Center students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Mesa On Track Prek Center?
La Mesa On Track Prek Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Mesa On Track Prek Center offer ?
La Mesa On Track Prek Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Mesa On Track Prek Center part of?
La Mesa On Track Prek Center is part of Gadsden School District.
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