Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, El Capitan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Capitan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
El Capitan Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Capitan 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 El Capitan Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#435 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
73%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Capitan Elementary School's ranking?
El Capitan Elementary School is ranked #435 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend El Capitan Elementary School?
396 students attend El Capitan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of El Capitan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Capitan Elementary School?
El Capitan Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Capitan Elementary School offer ?
El Capitan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is El Capitan Elementary School part of?
El Capitan Elementary School is part of Roswell Independent Schools School District.
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