Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Animas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Animas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Animas Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Animas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Animas Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#525 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
53%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animas Elementary School's ranking?
Animas Elementary School is ranked #525 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Animas Elementary School often compared to?
Animas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ojo Amarillo Elementary School, Judy Nelson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Animas Elementary School?
361 students attend Animas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Animas Elementary School students are American Indian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animas Elementary School?
Animas Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Animas Elementary School offer ?
Animas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Animas Elementary School part of?
Animas Elementary School is part of Farmington Municipal Schools School District.
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