Lake Arthur Elementary School

700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Arthur 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% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lake Arthur Elementary School's student population of 59 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
59 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Arthur 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 Lake Arthur Elementary School is 0.25, 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)
#166 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
25%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Arthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-59%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Arthur 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
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
86%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
12%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
This chart display the diversity score of Lake Arthur Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Arthur 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)
23%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Arthur 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 is Lake Arthur Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Arthur Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Lake Arthur Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Arthur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hagerman Elementary School, East Grand Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend Lake Arthur Elementary School?
59 students attend Lake Arthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lake Arthur Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Arthur Elementary School?
Lake Arthur Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Arthur Elementary School offer ?
Lake Arthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Arthur Elementary School part of?
Lake Arthur Elementary School is part of Lake Arthur Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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