Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cuba Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cuba Elementary serves the entire district of Cuba, NM, encompassing an extensive attendance area of approximately 1,717.2 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 57.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cuba Elementary School's student population of 298 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cuba Elementary School 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 Cuba Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#788 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
62%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
27%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
4%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuba Elementary School's ranking?
Cuba Elementary School is ranked #788 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Cuba Elementary School?
298 students attend Cuba Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cuba Elementary School students are American Indian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cuba Elementary School?
Cuba Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cuba Elementary School offer ?
Cuba Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cuba Elementary School part of?
Cuba Elementary School is part of Cuba School District.
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