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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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,570 students in Espanola School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New Mexico.
Public Elementary Schools in Espanola School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
13 Schools
676 Schools
# Students
2,954 Students
215,919 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
15,508 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Espanola School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 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
0.23
0.57
# American Indian Students
227 Students
25,857 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
12%
# Asian Students
30 Students
2,798 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,589 Students
132,396 Students
% Hispanic Students
88%
61%
# Black Students
16 Students
3,944 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
73 Students
45,229 Students
% White Students
2%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
257 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
5,445 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
6,947
# Students in K Grade:
238
20,114
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
222
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
217
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
236
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
232
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
210
19,005
# Students in 8th Grade:
234
19,765
# Students in 9th Grade:
262
3,776
# Students in 10th Grade:
236
3,280
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
2,613
# Students in 12th Grade:
190
2,490
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,042 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,188 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,042
$14,560
Spending / Student
$16,188
$13,933
Best Espanola School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixon Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Chimayo Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Alcalde Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 153 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Abiquiu Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 93 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Velarde Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 63 students
Rank: #66.
San Juan Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 208 students
Rank: #77.
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 331 students
Rank: #88.
Hernandez Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 90 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
James Rodriguez Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 248 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tony Quintana Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 210 students
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