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Prekindergarten· 28 schools in district

LA MESA ON TRACK PREK CENTER

253 E CHIMURI, LA MESA, NM 88044GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PKPKNon-Charter
100
Students
Total enrolled
$15,234
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
6% vs nat'l
19.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
26% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
20% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 100 students in grades PK–PK in LA MESA, New Mexico.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,234 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LA MESA ON TRACK PREK CENTER is a small prekindergarten in LA MESA, New Mexico, serving grades PK–PK with 100 students. The district invests $15,234 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at LA MESA ON TRACK PREK CENTER

100
Total Students
19.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
5
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PKPK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution61 male · 39 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 100 students
Student Composition
98%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino98%
Black1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350108001130

Academic Outcomes at LA MESA ON TRACK PREK CENTER

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 88044

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,234Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,234
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,703
Student Support$2,894
Administration$1,828
Operations$2,285
Other$1,523
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,234 spent per student, an estimated $6,749 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
State government
68.2%
Local (property tax)
10.1%
Federal programs
21.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location
CountyDoña Ana County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (575)233-3475
NCES ID: 350108001130
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LA MESA seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
253 E CHIMURI, LA MESA, NM 88044
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.