Floyd Elementary School
Tel:
(505)478-2211
- Floyd Elementary School serves 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 78%.
School Overview
- Floyd Elementary School's student population of 78 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 78 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Floyd Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Floyd Elementary School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NM) |
| Overall School Rank | #138 out of 819 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 21% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 30% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 13% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 60% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 35% | 22% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.38 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Floyd Municipal s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Floyd Elementary School is Farwell High School (33.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wd Gattis Middle School (29.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lindsey-steiner Elementary School (13.2 miles away)
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(575)356-7060 13.2 5-6 415 - Portales Valencia Elementary School Grades: 3-4 | 422 students
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Portales, NM 88130
(505)356-7000 14.7 3-4 422 - Melrose Melrose Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 147 students
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Melrose, NM 88124
(505)253-4269 15.4 PK-6 147 - Elida Elida Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 70 students
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Elida, NM 88116
(505)274-6211 18.9 PK-6 70 - Dora Dora Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 141 students
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100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(505)477-2216 23.5 PK-6 141
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