Central Elementary School (Closed 2024)

1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 75 students in grades 5-6, Central 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
#666 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
24%
20-29%
34%
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
80%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Elementary School's ranking?
Central Elementary School is ranked #666 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
75 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Lordsburg School District.

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