Serving 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Animas Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Animas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Animas Elementary School's student population of 61 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Animas Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
36%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
59%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Animas Elementary School?
61 students attend Animas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Animas Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animas Elementary School?
Animas Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Animas Elementary School offer ?
Animas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Animas Elementary School part of?
Animas Elementary School is part of Animas Public Schools School District.
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