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WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades 3–5
RUIDOSO, New Mexico · RUIDOSO
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students374
Student:Teacher14.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
WHITE MOUNTAIN
ÜberblickEinschreibungDemografienPerformanceDie Teilnahme an der TeilnahmeVerhaltenDie Arbeitskräfte

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 317
374
Total Enrollment
State avg: 87%
100%+12.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

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

White
24.9%
Hispanic
56.1%
Black
0.3%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
2.9%
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)