Desert Star Elementary vs Stepping Stones Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Star Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Stepping Stones Preschool
Alamogordo · Public other · Grades PK–PK
114 students
| Measure | Desert Star Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico | Stepping Stones Preschool Alamogordo, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #200 of 416 | – |
| National rank | #42999 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 466 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34% | – |
| city | Alamogordo | Alamogordo |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stepping Stones Preschool does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.5).
- •Desert Star Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 114.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Star Elementary better than Stepping Stones Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Desert Star Elementary and Stepping Stones Preschool?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Alamogordo and Alamogordo in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Star Elementary: 466. Stepping Stones Preschool: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Star Elementary and Stepping Stones Preschool rank in New Mexico?
Desert Star Elementary is 200th of 416 and Stepping Stones Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).