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Hernandez Elementary School

714 Don Diego Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
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Hernandez Elementary School serves 77 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hernandez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

Hernandez Elementary School's student population of 77 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
77 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hernandez Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
≤10%
22%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)
10-14%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hernandez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
87%
62%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hernandez Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Hernandez Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hernandez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
12%
10%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hernandez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Espanola Public Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hernandez Elementary School's ranking?

Hernandez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).

How many students attend Hernandez Elementary School?

77 students attend Hernandez Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Hernandez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hernandez Elementary School?

Hernandez Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Hernandez Elementary School offer ?

Hernandez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Hernandez Elementary School part of?

Hernandez Elementary School is part of Espanola Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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