Overview
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico. The school enrolls 466 students. It is part of the ALAMOGORDO district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictALAMOGORDO
County35035
CityALAMOGORDO
ZIP88310
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350003000012
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment466
White29.6%
Hispanic / Latino55.8%
Black / African American4.3%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)