What We Evaluated
| 👨🏫 Class Size | 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio |
| 💰 Funding | $13,070 per student |
| 🏫 School Type | Regular |
School Information
| Address | 400 S WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | Alamogordo |
| ZIP Code | 88310 |
| District | 3500030 |
| NCES School ID | 350003000012 |
| Data Year | 2024-25 |
Community Context for 88310
Understanding the community around Desert Star Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.
💰 Income & Economy
| Median Household Income | $52,546 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,508 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
| Households Earning $100K+ | 21.7% |
🎓 Education Level
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.3% |
| High School or Higher | 91.9% |
🏠 Housing
| Median Home Value | $153,400 |
| Median Rent | $851 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.4% |
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Student Demographics
Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Desert Star Elementary.
👫 Gender Distribution
🌎 Race & Ethnicity
📋 Enrollment Summary
| Total Enrollment | 463 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 28.0 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 |
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About Repit School Scores
Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than actual school quality. Repit takes a different approach.
We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:
- Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention and better student outcomes.
- School Funding — Resources available for programs, teachers, and facilities directly affect education quality.
- School Environment — School size and structure affect available programs and student experience.
Data source: NCES CCD 2024-25 | Last updated: September 2026