Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jemez Valley 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jemez Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jemez Valley Elementary School's student population of 140 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jemez Valley Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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)
(16-17)6-9%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
53%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
35%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
3%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Jemez Valley Elementary School?
140 students attend Jemez Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jemez Valley Elementary School students are American Indian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jemez Valley Elementary School?
Jemez Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jemez Valley Elementary School offer ?
Jemez Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jemez Valley Elementary School part of?
Jemez Valley Elementary School is part of Jemez Valley Public Schools School District.
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