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Cloudcroft Elementary School

810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317

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Cloudcroft Elementary School serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Cloudcroft Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 143 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cloudcroft Elementary School's student population of 143 students has grown by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

143 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Cloudcroft Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Cloudcroft Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Overall Testing Rank

#29 out of 217 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Cloudcroft Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

25%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cloudcroft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cloudcroft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Cloudcroft Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Cloudcroft Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Asian

Hispanic

24%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Cloudcroft Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

72%

21%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Cloudcroft Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.43

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Cloudcroft Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cloudcroft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cloudcroft Elementary School's ranking?

Cloudcroft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).

How many students attend Cloudcroft Elementary School?

143 students attend Cloudcroft Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Cloudcroft Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cloudcroft Elementary School?

Cloudcroft Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Cloudcroft Elementary School offer ?

Cloudcroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Cloudcroft Elementary School part of?

Cloudcroft Elementary School is part of Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 143 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education