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La Luz Elementary

99 Alamo, La Luz, NM 88337, United States

+1 (575) 812-5300

http://www.aps4kids.org

3.5

Overall Rating

Location

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La Luz Elementary Overview

About This School

La Luz Elementary is a public elementary in La Luz, New Mexico, serving 224 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 42% in ELA and 27% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 with 12 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $83,435. Students at La Luz Elementary are nearly evenly split between male and female populations, with 51% male and 49% female. The student body is composed of 46% White and 46% Hispanic students, with 5% identifying as two or more races and 1% identifying as Black.

224

Total Students

K-5

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

12 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts42%

Mathematics27%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Otero County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

La Luz Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

42%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 42%State Avg: 34%

27%

Mathematics

City Avg: 27%State Avg: 25%

N/A

Science

Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

Students per Counselor

La Luz Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$83,435

City Avg: $83,435

State Avg: $70,053

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor:1

La Luz Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.89%

Male

49.11%

Female

Total Enrollment: 224 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White46.43%

Hispanic45.54%

Asian0%

Black0.89%

Two or More Races5.36%

Native American1.79%

La Luz Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About La Luz Elementary

Q: What is La Luz Elementary?

A: La Luz Elementary is a elementary public located in La Luz.

Q: How many students attend La Luz Elementary?

A: La Luz Elementary has approximately 224 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at La Luz Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at La Luz Elementary is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about La Luz Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About La Luz Elementary - La Luz, NM

Quick Facts about La Luz Elementary
School Name	La Luz Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	99 Alamo, La Luz, NM 88337, La Luz, NM
County	Otero County
Phone	+1 (575) 812-5300
Total Students	224
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	12
Rating	3.5/10
ELA Proficiency	42%
Math Proficiency	27%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about La Luz Elementary

What is La Luz Elementary?

La Luz Elementary is a elementary public located in La Luz.

How many students attend La Luz Elementary?

La Luz Elementary has approximately 224 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Luz Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at La Luz Elementary is 18:1.

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