Eutimio Salazar Elementary School serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 18%
- Reading Proficiency: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eutimio Salazar Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)18%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
94%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Eutimio Salazar Elementary School often compared to?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Velarde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Eutimio Salazar Elementary School?
340 students attend Eutimio Salazar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Eutimio Salazar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eutimio Salazar Elementary School?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eutimio Salazar Elementary School offer ?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Eutimio Salazar Elementary School part of?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School is part of Espanola Public Schools School District.
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