Serving 60 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 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cimarron Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Cimarron, NM, covering approximately 1,437.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 24.4 miles to the zone's edge, reaching as far as 37.1 miles from the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cimarron Elementary School's student population of 60 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
68%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2007–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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?
60 students attend Cimarron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cimarron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cimarron Elementary School?
Cimarron Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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