Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Datil Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Datil Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Datil Elementary School's student population of 18 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Datil Elementary School is 0.29, 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)
(18-19)<50%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
83%
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
67%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Datil Elementary School?
18 students attend Datil Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Datil Elementary School students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Datil Elementary School?
Datil Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Datil Elementary School offer ?
Datil Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Datil Elementary School part of?
Datil Elementary School is part of Quemado Independent Schools School District.
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