Hurley Elementary School

300 Carasco Ave
Hurley, NM 88043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hurley 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 15-19%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Hurley Elementary School's student population of 126 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
126 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hurley Elementary School is 0.18, 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)
(18-19)
15-19%
21%
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(18-19)
30-34%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hurley 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
90%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
10%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Hurley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.18
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hurley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
20%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hurley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Hurley Elementary School?
126 students attend Hurley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hurley Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hurley Elementary School?
Hurley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hurley Elementary School offer ?
Hurley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hurley Elementary School part of?
Hurley Elementary School is part of Cobre Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 15-19%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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