Luis E. Armijo Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- 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 229 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Luis E. Armijo Elementary School is 0.08, 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
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
96%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Las Vegas School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dons And Lady Dons
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Luis E. Armijo Elementary School?
229 students attend Luis E. Armijo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Luis E. Armijo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Luis E. Armijo Elementary School?
Luis E. Armijo Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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