Chaparral Elementary School

300 Lisa Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chaparral Elementary School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chaparral Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chaparral Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
420 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Chaparral Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral Elementary School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#307 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chaparral Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chaparral Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
Hispanic
90%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.18
This chart displays the diversity score of Chaparral Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chaparral Elementary School's ranking?
Chaparral Elementary School is ranked #307 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Chaparral Elementary School?
420 students attend Chaparral Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Chaparral Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral Elementary School?
Chaparral Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chaparral Elementary School offer ?
Chaparral Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chaparral Elementary School part of?
Chaparral Elementary School is part of Gadsden Independent Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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