Sandia Elementary School

2801 Lore St
Clovis, NM 88101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sandia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sandia Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sandia Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandia Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#404 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sandia Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sandia Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sandia Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sandia Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
65%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sandia Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sandia Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sandia Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sandia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sandia Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Sandia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sandia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sandia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandia Elementary School's ranking?
Sandia Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Sandia Elementary School often compared to?
Sandia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Casita Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Sandia Elementary School?
329 students attend Sandia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sandia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandia Elementary School?
Sandia Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandia Elementary School offer ?
Sandia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sandia Elementary School part of?
Sandia Elementary School is part of Clovis Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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