Serving 174 students in grades 1-5, Legion Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
91%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Legion Park Elementary School?
174 students attend Legion Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Legion Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Legion Park Elementary School?
Legion Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Legion Park Elementary School offer ?
Legion Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Legion Park Elementary School part of?
Legion Park Elementary School is part of Las Vegas City School District.
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