Farmington Preschool Academy West serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmington Preschool Academy West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Farmington Preschool Academy West's student population of 152 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Farmington Preschool Academy West is 0.70, 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
19:1
14:1
American Indian
41%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
28%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Farmington Preschool Academy West?
152 students attend Farmington Preschool Academy West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Farmington Preschool Academy West students are American Indian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington Preschool Academy West?
Farmington Preschool Academy West has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farmington Preschool Academy West offer ?
Farmington Preschool Academy West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Farmington Preschool Academy West part of?
Farmington Preschool Academy West is part of Farmington Municipal Schools School District.
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