Overview
WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in RUIDOSO, New Mexico. The school enrolls 374 students. It is part of the RUIDOSO district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictRUIDOSO
County35027
CityRUIDOSO
ZIP88345
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350231000530
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment374
White24.9%
Hispanic / Latino56.1%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native14.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)