Mountain Elementary School

Mountain Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-6
2280 North Rd,  Los Alamos, NM
Los Alamos Public Schools
4.5
443 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Guy
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
78%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
73%
State Average
25%
Science
79.6%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
434:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
57.2%
Hispanic
27.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.1%
Two or more races
5%
Black
1.4%
Native American
1.2%

School Rankings

#4 Best Public ES in New Mexico
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/21/2025
This is the #1 elementary school in NM for a reason. Students are very capable as many parents have PhDs and work at LANL. Teachers are also generally excellent and behavior problems are practically nonexistent. The facility itself is a rundown dump, but nice buildings don’t matter when you have eve...
5.0 parent
2/7/2018
My daughter began mid year and we have been welcomed with open arms. Particularly impressed with the principal, Ms Guy. She is willing to take time to meet with and discuss options for my kiddo's education. Excellent school!
3.0 parent
7/26/2017
As new residents, we were disappointed. We witnessed office staff disparaging new families. There was no sincere interest in changing their status quo.
5.0 parent
8/31/2015
This school excels at building school community and educating the whole child. They provide a strong curriculum and excellent student support for a wide level of learners. Great extra -curricular opportunities through clubs ands student groups including math, art, science, music, and drama.

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Mountain Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Los Alamos, NM and is served by the Los Alamos Public Schools in New Mexico. The school has a total enrollment of 443 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Mountain Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Los Alamos High School, Topper Freshman Academy, Los Alamos Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Los Alamos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mountain Elementary School.

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