Stepping Stones Preschool serves 118 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stepping Stones Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Stepping Stones Preschool's student population of 118 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Stepping Stones Preschool is 0.60, which is more 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
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
51%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Stepping Stones Preschool?
118 students attend Stepping Stones Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Stepping Stones Preschool students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stepping Stones Preschool?
Stepping Stones Preschool has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stepping Stones Preschool offer ?
Stepping Stones Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stepping Stones Preschool part of?
Stepping Stones Preschool is part of Alamogordo School District.
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