El Capitan Elementary School

2807 West Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, El Capitan 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 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

El Capitan Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

El Capitan 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 El Capitan Elementary School is 0.41, 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)
#155 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
25%
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60-64%
58%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
73%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
24%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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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 (05-06)
14%
8%
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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 El Capitan Elementary School's ranking?
El Capitan Elementary School is ranked #155 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend El Capitan Elementary School?
389 students attend El Capitan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of El Capitan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Capitan Elementary School?
El Capitan Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Capitan Elementary School offer ?
El Capitan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is El Capitan Elementary School part of?
El Capitan Elementary School is part of Roswell Independent Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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