Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pecos 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pecos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pecos Elementary School's student population of 219 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pecos Elementary School is 0.10, 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)
(17-18)10-14%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
95%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
5%
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
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
18%
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Pecos Elementary School?
219 students attend Pecos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pecos Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pecos Elementary School?
Pecos Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pecos Elementary School offer ?
Pecos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pecos Elementary School part of?
Pecos Elementary School is part of Pecos Independent Schools School District.
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