Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hagerman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hagerman Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Hagerman school district, covering approximately 400.1 square miles. The area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 33.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hagerman Elementary School's student population of 217 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Hagerman 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 Hagerman Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#389 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
83%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
14%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hagerman Elementary School's ranking?
Hagerman Elementary School is ranked #389 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Hagerman Elementary School often compared to?
Hagerman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Arthur Elementary School, East Grand Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Hagerman Elementary School?
217 students attend Hagerman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hagerman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hagerman Elementary School?
Hagerman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hagerman Elementary School offer ?
Hagerman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hagerman Elementary School part of?
Hagerman Elementary School is part of Hagerman School District.
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