Serving 48 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Animas 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Animas Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Animas, NM, covering approximately 2,310.7 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 28.5 miles and the furthest edge located 55.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Animas Elementary School's student population of 48 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Animas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Animas Elementary School is 0.57, which is more 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
#412 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Hispanic
54%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
38%
19%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animas Elementary School's ranking?
Animas Elementary School is ranked #412 out of 796 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Animas Elementary School?
48 students attend Animas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Animas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Animas Elementary School?
Animas Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Animas Elementary School offer ?
Animas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Animas Elementary School part of?
Animas Elementary School is part of Animas School District.
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