Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, El Capitan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Capitan Elementary serves the southwest part of Roswell, NM, covering an area of approximately 20.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 7.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Capitan Elementary School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Capitan 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 El Capitan Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#345 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.6%
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 (05-06)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Capitan Elementary School's ranking?
El Capitan Elementary School is ranked #345 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend El Capitan Elementary School?
380 students attend El Capitan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of El Capitan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Capitan Elementary School?
El Capitan Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Capitan Elementary School offer ?
El Capitan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Capitan Elementary School part of?
El Capitan Elementary School is part of Roswell School District.
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