La Mesa On Track Prek Center serves 100 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Mesa On Track Prek Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
La Mesa On Track Prek Center's student population of 100 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Mesa On Track Prek Center is 0.04, 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
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
98%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend La Mesa On Track Prek Center?
100 students attend La Mesa On Track Prek Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of La Mesa On Track Prek Center students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Mesa On Track Prek Center?
La Mesa On Track Prek Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Mesa On Track Prek Center offer ?
La Mesa On Track Prek Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is La Mesa On Track Prek Center part of?
La Mesa On Track Prek Center is part of Gadsden Independent Schools School District.
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