Top Rankings
Espanola School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,825 students in Espanola School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Espanola School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
13 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
2,825 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Espanola School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)76%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.56
# American Indian Students
209 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
12%
# Asian Students
16 Students
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,498 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
88%
62%
# Black Students
12 Students
5,575 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
65 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
2%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
187
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
230
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
196
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
241
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
249
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,775 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,927 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,775
$14,757
Spending / Student
$16,927
$14,122
Best Espanola School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 New Mexico Highway 75
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 579-4325
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 579-4325
Grades: K-6
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Chimayo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 76 County Rd 93 Build
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4207
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4207
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
Rank: #33.
Alcalde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 68 County Rd 138a
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Abiquiu Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 84/285 213412
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-4457
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-4457
Grades: K-6
| 76 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Velarde Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
State Road 68 County Road 51 #
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
Rank: #66.
San Juan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 State Rd 74
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4225
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4225
Grades: K-6
| 167 students
Rank: #77.
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Zuni Ln
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #88.
Hernandez Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
State Road 84/285 #1934b
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4008
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4008
Grades: K-6
| 83 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Espanola Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 El Llano Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7357
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7357
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
James Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Coronado Ave
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2256
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2256
Grades: 1-6
| 231 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Tony Quintana Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18670 Us 84/285
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3213
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3213
Grades: K-6
| 229 students
Rank: #1212.
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Industrial Park Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Grades: 7-8
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
323 North Coronado Ave
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-6819
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-6819
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Espanola School District?
Espanola School District manages 13 public schools serving 2,825 students.
What is the rank of Espanola School District?
Espanola School District is ranked #134 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Espanola School District?
88% of Espanola School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Espanola School District?
Espanola School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Espanola School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,927 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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