Eagle Nest Elementary School

132 North Collison
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Eagle Nest 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 74 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Eagle Nest Elementary School's student population of 74 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Eagle Nest 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 Eagle Nest Elementary School is 0.52, 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)
#448 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
24%
40-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
47%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
51%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Eagle Nest Elementary School's ranking?
Eagle Nest Elementary School is ranked #448 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Eagle Nest Elementary School?
74 students attend Eagle Nest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Eagle Nest Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eagle Nest Elementary School?
Eagle Nest Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eagle Nest Elementary School offer ?
Eagle Nest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eagle Nest Elementary School part of?
Eagle Nest Elementary School is part of Cimarron School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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