Washington Ave Elementary School

408 North Washington Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Ave 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Washington Ave Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
318 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Ave 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 Washington Ave Elementary School is 0.35, 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)
#357 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington Ave 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 Washington Ave 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.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Ave 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.
30-34%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington Ave Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Ave Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Ave Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Ave 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 Washington Ave 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 (05-06)
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Ave Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Ave Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Ave Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Washington Ave Elementary School?
318 students attend Washington Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Washington Ave Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Ave Elementary School?
Washington Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Ave Elementary School offer ?
Washington Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Ave Elementary School part of?
Washington Ave Elementary School is part of Roswell Independent Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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