Serving 433 students in grades 1-3, Central Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 78% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Primary serves the southern part of Bloomfield, NM, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,128.7 square miles, with typical drive times of 20-30 minutes to the school and distances reaching up to 53 miles from the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Primary's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Central Primary 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 Central Primary is 0.70, 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
#464 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
42%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
28%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
22%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
4%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 16-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 Central Primary's ranking?
Central Primary is ranked #464 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Central Primary?
433 students attend Central Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Central Primary students are American Indian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Primary?
Central Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Primary offer ?
Central Primary offers enrollment in grades 1-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Primary part of?
Central Primary is part of Bloomfield School District.
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