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Alvis Elementary School

404 Aspen St
Clayton, NM 88415
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Tel: (575) 374-9611
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Alvis Elementary School serves 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alvis Elementary School's student population of 162 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
162 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Alvis Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
40-44%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45-49%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alvis 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Alvis Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
58%
62%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Alvis Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
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White
39%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
73%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alvis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alvis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Clayton Municipal Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Alvis Elementary School?

162 students attend Alvis Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Alvis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvis Elementary School?

Alvis Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Alvis Elementary School offer ?

Alvis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Alvis Elementary School part of?

Alvis Elementary School is part of Clayton Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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