Los Ninos Elementary School

323 North Coronado Ave
Espanola, NM 87532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Los Ninos Elementary School serves 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Los Ninos Elementary School's student population of 71 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
71 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Los Ninos Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
7%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
89%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
4%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
9%
10%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Los Ninos Elementary School?
71 students attend Los Ninos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Los Ninos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Ninos Elementary School?
Los Ninos Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Los Ninos Elementary School offer ?
Los Ninos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Los Ninos Elementary School part of?
Los Ninos Elementary School is part of Espanola School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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