Serving 163 students in grades 1-6, Blanco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blanco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Blanco Elementary School's student population of 163 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blanco Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
58%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
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%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blanco Elementary School often compared to?
Blanco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naaba Ani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Blanco Elementary School?
163 students attend Blanco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Blanco Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanco Elementary School?
Blanco Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blanco Elementary School offer ?
Blanco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Blanco Elementary School part of?
Blanco Elementary School is part of Bloomfield Schools School District.
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