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Los Ninos Elementary

Summary:

Los Ninos Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, New Mexico, serving grades PK-3 with a total enrollment of 339 students. The school is part of the Las Vegas City Public Schools district, which is ranked 97 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Los Ninos Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 92.33% of students identifying as Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in both language arts and mathematics proficiency, with only 27% of students proficient or better in language arts and 17% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 38% and 24%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the years, from a high of 104 out of 419 New Mexico elementary schools in 2009-2010 to its current ranking of 313 out of 435 in 2022-2023. This poor academic performance is particularly pronounced for male students, Hispanic students, and white students, who all rank in the bottom 20% of New Mexico elementary schools.

While Los Ninos Elementary is part of the same district as the nearby Mike Sena Elementary, which had a 45% proficiency rate in language arts, Los Ninos' performance is significantly worse. This disparity may be due in part to the school's 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from low-income households, a factor that likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions and additional resources, to improve the overall educational outcomes for the students at Los Ninos Elementary.


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Public PK, KG-3

 474 Legion Dr
       Las Vegas, NM  87701

(505) 454-5720

District: Las Vegas City

SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,710 Help


Students who attend Los Ninos Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Memorial Middle
High:    Robertson High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.3%
White:
5.0%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Los Ninos Elementary ranks worse than 72% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Los Ninos Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Las Vegas City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.3%), White (5%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Los Ninos Elementary is 14.8. 1 elementary schools in the Las Vegas City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Los Ninos Elementary is $9,710, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Las Vegas City School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Los Ninos Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Ninos Elementary 313th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Los Ninos Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Las Vegas City:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Vegas City 97th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Los Ninos Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Los Ninos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.40 236th 389 39.3%
2006 50.16 185th 390 52.6%
2007 70.86 92nd 398 76.9%
2008 72.92 81st 405 80.0%
2009 70.85 101st 411 75.4%
2010 69.44 104th 419 75.2%
2011 46.58 210th 402 47.8%
2012 62.92 134th 398 66.3%
2013 35.86 280th 412 32.0%
2014 42.87 252nd 442 43.0%
2015 13.25 407th 421 3.3%
2016 18.91 364th 410 11.2%
2017 16.93 329th 374 12.0%
2023 29.06 313th 435 28.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Los Ninos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.89 294th 426 31.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Los Ninos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.39 263rd 390 32.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Los Ninos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.46 355th 414 14.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Los Ninos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.78 302nd 395 23.5%
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Rank History for White students at Los Ninos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.19 335th 413 18.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Los Ninos Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Los Ninos Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 54 2 1 344 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1991 60 2 4 418 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 30 0 1 315 8 n/a n/a 0 354
1993 42 2 0 313 5 n/a n/a 0 362
1994 53 1 5 335 6 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 73 2 6 333 5 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 73 2 6 333 5 n/a n/a 0 419
1997 57 1 8 301 5 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 62 0 4 307 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1999 71 0 1 293 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 43 10 2 272 3 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 43 5 0 280 3 n/a n/a 0 331
2002 29 5 2 213 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2003 29 5 2 213 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2004 28 0 4 254 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 30 2 3 230 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2006 25 1 2 246 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2007 17 0 2 218 2 n/a n/a 0 239
2008 13 0 2 170 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2009 13 1 3 172 2 n/a n/a 0 191
2010 16 1 2 182 0 0 0 0 201
2011 22 0 2 186 2 0 0 0 212
2012 13 1 1 174 3 0 0 0 192
2013 10 1 0 178 1 0 0 0 190
2014 9 2 0 182 1 0 0 0 194
2015 8 2 0 174 1 0 0 0 185
2016 9 2 0 170 0 0 0 0 181
2017 6 2 0 150 0 0 0 0 158
2018 21 1 2 328 0 0 0 0 352
2019 20 2 3 315 0 0 0 0 340
2020 12 1 1 312 0 0 2 0 328
2021 5 1 1 277 0 0 6 0 290
2022 15 2 2 304 5 0 4 0 332
2023 17 4 0 313 3 0 2 0 339

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Los Ninos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 401 17.5 22.9 n/a
1991 486 20.4 23.8 n/a
1992 354 16.9 20.9 n/a
1993 362 17.1 21.2 n/a
1994 400 19.5 20.5 n/a
1995 419 17.9 23.4 n/a
1996 419 17.9 23.4 n/a
1997 372 18.9 19.7 n/a
1998 374 18.9 19.8 n/a
1999 365 20.1 18.2 78.9
2000 330 18.0 18.3 79.1
2001 331 20.1 16.5 73.1
2002 250 17.9 14.0 67.2
2003 250 17.9 14.0 67.2
2004 286 17.9 16.0 69.2
2005 265 18.9 14.0 64.9
2006 274 17.9 15.3 60.6
2007 239 14.0 17.1 56.1
2008 185 14.8 12.5 55.1
2009 191 15.0 12.7 55
2010 201 13.6 14.7 53.7
2011 212 14.9 14.2 55.2
2012 192 14.1 13.5 54.2
2013 190 14.0 13.5 61.1
2014 194 13.2 14.6 64.9
2015 185 10.0 18.5 98.4
2016 181 13.0 13.9 100
2017 158 10.5 14.9 100
2018 352 20.4 17.2 100
2019 340 19.5 17.3 100
2020 328 18.9 17.3 100
2021 290 18.9 15.2 100
2022 332 21.6 15.3 100
2023 339 22.8 14.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Los Ninos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 401 17.5 22.9 n/a
1991 486 20.4 23.8 n/a
1992 354 16.9 20.9 n/a
1993 362 17.1 21.2 n/a
1994 400 19.5 20.5 n/a
1995 419 17.9 23.4 n/a
1996 419 17.9 23.4 n/a
1997 372 18.9 19.7 n/a
1998 374 18.9 19.8 n/a
1999 365 20.1 18.2 78.9
2000 330 18.0 18.3 79.1
2001 331 20.1 16.5 73.1
2002 250 17.9 14.0 67.2
2003 250 17.9 14.0 67.2
2004 286 17.9 16.0 69.2
2005 265 18.9 14.0 64.9
2006 274 17.9 15.3 60.6
2007 239 14.0 17.1 56.1
2008 185 14.8 12.5 55.1
2009 191 15.0 12.7 55
2010 201 13.6 14.7 53.7
2011 212 14.9 14.2 55.2
2012 192 14.1 13.5 54.2
2013 190 14.0 13.5 61.1
2014 194 13.2 14.6 64.9
2015 185 10.0 18.5 98.4
2016 181 13.0 13.9 100
2017 158 10.5 14.9 100
2018 352 20.4 17.2 100
2019 340 19.5 17.3 100
2020 328 18.9 17.3 100
2021 290 18.9 15.2 100
2022 332 21.6 15.3 100
2023 339 22.8 14.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Los Ninos Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,710

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Los Ninos Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Los Ninos Elementary)3027.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Las Vegas City)3325.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Ninos Elementary)2831
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Las Vegas City)3031
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students340339
 0.3%
African American24
 100%
American Indian03
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic315313
 0.6%
Pacific Islander00
White2017
 15%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students who attend Los Ninos Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Memorial Middle
High : Robertson High

Los Ninos Elementary ranks 313th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Los Ninos Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 5% White, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Los Ninos Elementary.


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