Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bataan 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 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bataan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bataan Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bataan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bataan 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
#463 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
86%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bataan Elementary School's ranking?
Bataan Elementary School is ranked #463 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Bataan Elementary School often compared to?
Bataan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Bataan Elementary School?
534 students attend Bataan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bataan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bataan Elementary School?
Bataan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bataan Elementary School offer ?
Bataan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bataan Elementary School part of?
Bataan Elementary School is part of Deming Public Schools School District.
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