Newcomb Elementary School

Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newcomb 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% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Newcomb Elementary School's student population of 174 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
174 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Newcomb 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 Newcomb Elementary School is 0.17, 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)
#199 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
25%
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40-49%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newcomb 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
91%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
n/a
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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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 (04-05)
9%
10%
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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 Newcomb Elementary School's ranking?
Newcomb Elementary School is ranked #199 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend Newcomb Elementary School?
174 students attend Newcomb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Newcomb Elementary School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcomb Elementary School?
Newcomb Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newcomb Elementary School offer ?
Newcomb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Newcomb Elementary School part of?
Newcomb Elementary School is part of Central Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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