Cimarron Elementary School

132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 51 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cimarron Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cimarron Elementary School's student population of 51 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Cimarron Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cimarron Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#272 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
≤20%
24%
40-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
78%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cimarron Elementary School's ranking?
Cimarron Elementary School is ranked #272 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Cimarron Elementary School?
51 students attend Cimarron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cimarron Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 22% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cimarron Elementary School?
Cimarron Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cimarron Elementary School offer ?
Cimarron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cimarron Elementary School part of?
Cimarron Elementary School is part of Cimarron School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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