Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tomasita Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tomasita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tomasita Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tomasita Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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)
(18-19)20-24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
61%
62%
Black
11%
2%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tomasita Elementary School often compared to?
Tomasita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzano Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Tomasita Elementary School?
267 students attend Tomasita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Tomasita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomasita Elementary School?
Tomasita Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tomasita Elementary School offer ?
Tomasita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tomasita Elementary School part of?
Tomasita Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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