Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Des Moines Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Des Moines Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Des Moines Elementary School's student population of 60 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Des Moines Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Des Moines 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 217 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
33%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
60%
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
32%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Des Moines Elementary School's ranking?
Des Moines Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend Des Moines Elementary School?
60 students attend Des Moines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Des Moines Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Des Moines Elementary School?
Des Moines Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Des Moines Elementary School offer ?
Des Moines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Des Moines Elementary School part of?
Des Moines Elementary School is part of Des Moines Municipal Schools School District.
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