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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
86%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
12%
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
95%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
23%
6%
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 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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