Carrizozo Elementary School

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Carrizozo Elementary School serves 52 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 52 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 1% in NM)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carrizozo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Carrizozo Elementary School's student population of 52 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

52 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Carrizozo Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Carrizozo Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Carrizozo Elementary School is 0.51, 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)

≤20%

21%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carrizozo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

21-39%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carrizozo 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

10:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Carrizozo 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

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Carrizozo Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

58%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Carrizozo Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

40%

21%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Carrizozo Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Carrizozo Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carrizozo 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 (12-13)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carrizozo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Carrizozo 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 is Carrizozo Elementary School's ranking?

Carrizozo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Carrizozo Elementary School?

52 students attend Carrizozo Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Carrizozo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.

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

Carrizozo Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Carrizozo Elementary School offer ?

Carrizozo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Carrizozo Elementary School part of?

Carrizozo Elementary School is part of Carrizozo Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 52 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education