Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Eutimio Salazar 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eutimio Salazar Elementary serves the southeast part of Espanola, NM, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 9.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
Eutimio Salazar 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 Eutimio Salazar Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#624 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
95%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.4%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Gophers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eutimio Salazar Elementary School's ranking?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School is ranked #624 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Eutimio Salazar Elementary School often compared to?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Juan Elementary School, Velarde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Eutimio Salazar Elementary School?
339 students attend Eutimio Salazar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Eutimio Salazar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eutimio Salazar Elementary School?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eutimio Salazar Elementary School offer ?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eutimio Salazar Elementary School part of?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School is part of Espanola School District.
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