Eutimio Salazar Elementary School vs. Velarde Elementary School
Should you attend Eutimio Salazar Elementary School or Velarde Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Velarde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Eutimio Salazar 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 15-19% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 63 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Velarde 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
331 students
63 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#581 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
-
Kindergarten Students
53
16
Grade 1 Students
53
9
Grade 2 Students
41
10
Grade 3 Students
35
6
Grade 4 Students
39
4
Grade 5 Students
48
12
Grade 6 Students
48
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
90%
97%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.19
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
21%
