Fort Sumner Elementary School

1001 Sumner Ave
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Sumner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Fort Sumner Elementary School's student population of 120 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
120 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Fort Sumner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Sumner Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
#122 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
25%
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60-69%
58%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
63%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
33%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Sumner Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Sumner Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend Fort Sumner Elementary School?
120 students attend Fort Sumner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fort Sumner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Sumner Elementary School?
Fort Sumner Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Sumner Elementary School offer ?
Fort Sumner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Sumner Elementary School part of?
Fort Sumner Elementary School is part of Fort Sumner Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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