La Mesa On Track Prek Center serves 91 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Mesa On Track Prek Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
La Mesa On Track Prek Center's student population of 91 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Mesa On Track Prek Center is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Hispanic
99%
63%
White
1%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)24.2%
41.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend La Mesa On Track Prek Center?
91 students attend La Mesa On Track Prek Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of La Mesa On Track Prek Center students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Mesa On Track Prek Center?
La Mesa On Track Prek Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Mesa On Track Prek Center offer ?
La Mesa On Track Prek Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Mesa On Track Prek Center part of?
La Mesa On Track Prek Center is part of Gadsden School District.
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