La Luz Elementary vs Stepping Stones Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Luz Elementary
La Luz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
224 students
Stepping Stones Preschool
Alamogordo · Public other · Grades PK–PK
114 students
| Measure | La Luz Elementary La Luz, New Mexico | Stepping Stones Preschool Alamogordo, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #368 of 416 | – |
| National rank | #48386 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 224 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | La Luz | Alamogordo |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Luz Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Stepping Stones Preschool does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.7).
- •La Luz Elementary is the larger school with 224 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 La Luz 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 La Luz Elementary and Stepping Stones Preschool?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between La Luz and Alamogordo in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Luz Elementary: 224. Stepping Stones Preschool: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Luz Elementary and Stepping Stones Preschool rank in New Mexico?
La Luz Elementary is 368th of 416 and Stepping Stones Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).