Overview
MOUNTAINAIR ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in MOUNTAINAIR, New Mexico. The school enrolls 95 students. It is part of the MOUNTAINAIR district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
95 students — small for a US elementary school
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 Span-1–5
DistrictMOUNTAINAIR
County35057
CityMOUNTAINAIR
ZIP87036
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350195000472
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment95
White29.6%
Hispanic / Latino60.2%
Black / African American7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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 Avg79%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)