Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dora Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dora Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dora Elementary School's student population of 121 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dora Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dora Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
30%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
66%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dora Elementary School's ranking?
Dora Elementary School is ranked #159 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Dora Elementary School?
121 students attend Dora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dora Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dora Elementary School?
Dora Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dora Elementary School offer ?
Dora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dora Elementary School part of?
Dora Elementary School is part of Dora Municipal Schools School District.
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