Washington Ave Elementary School

408 North Washington Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Ave 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 10-14% (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 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Washington Ave Elementary School's student population of 363 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Ave 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 Washington Ave Elementary School is 0.31, 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)
#140 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
25%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Ave 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.
60-64%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Ave 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
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
81%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
18%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Washington Ave 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
100%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
11%
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 Washington Ave Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Ave Elementary School is ranked #140 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?
10-14% 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 Washington Ave Elementary School?
363 students attend Washington Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Washington Ave Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Ave Elementary School?
Washington Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Ave Elementary School offer ?
Washington Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Ave Elementary School part of?
Washington Ave Elementary School is part of Roswell Independent Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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