Mariposa Elementary School serves 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
63%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mariposa Elementary School?
62 students attend Mariposa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mariposa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mariposa Elementary School?
Mariposa Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mariposa Elementary School offer ?
Mariposa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mariposa Elementary School part of?
Mariposa Elementary School is part of Los Lunas Schools School District.
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