Chisum Elementary School serves 190 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
190 students
Showing 1996–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 1996–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
11%
Hispanic
87%
63%
Showing 1996–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
6%
2%
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White
6%
19%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chisum Elementary School?
190 students attend Chisum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Chisum Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chisum Elementary School?
Chisum Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chisum Elementary School offer ?
Chisum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Chisum Elementary School part of?
Chisum Elementary School is part of Roswell School District.
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