Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tome 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 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tome Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tome Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tome 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
86%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tome Elementary School often compared to?
Tome Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peralta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Tome Elementary School?
333 students attend Tome Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tome Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tome Elementary School?
Tome Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tome Elementary School offer ?
Tome Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tome Elementary School part of?
Tome Elementary School is part of Los Lunas Public Schools School District.
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