Luis E. Armijo Elementary School serves 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Luis E. Armijo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Luis E. Armijo Elementary School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Luis E. Armijo Elementary School is 0.13, 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
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
93%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
5%
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%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
15%
10%
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 Luis E. Armijo Elementary School?
241 students attend Luis E. Armijo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Luis E. Armijo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luis E. Armijo Elementary School?
Luis E. Armijo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Luis E. Armijo Elementary School offer ?
Luis E. Armijo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Luis E. Armijo Elementary School part of?
Luis E. Armijo Elementary School is part of West Las Vegas School District.
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