Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cloudcroft Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 34% 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: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cloudcroft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cloudcroft Elementary School's student population of 167 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cloudcroft Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cloudcroft Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#98 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
27%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
66%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloudcroft Elementary School's ranking?
Cloudcroft Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Cloudcroft Elementary School?
167 students attend Cloudcroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cloudcroft Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cloudcroft Elementary School?
Cloudcroft Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cloudcroft Elementary School offer ?
Cloudcroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cloudcroft Elementary School part of?
Cloudcroft Elementary School is part of Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District.
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