Serving 487 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 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bataan Elementary serves the southwest part of Deming, NM, covering an expansive attendance area of approximately 672.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 34.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bataan Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings
Bataan 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 Bataan Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#454 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
10%
19%
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Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.4%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
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 #454 out of 796 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 Memorial Elementary School, Bell 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?
487 students attend Bataan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bataan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bataan Elementary School?
Bataan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bataan Elementary School offer ?
Bataan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bataan Elementary School part of?
Bataan Elementary School is part of Deming School District.
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