Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hernandez 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Hernandez Elementary School's student population of 71 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hernandez Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
93%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
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%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hernandez Elementary School often compared to?
Hernandez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccurdy Charter School, Carlos F. Vigil Middle School by visitors of our site.
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?
71 students attend Hernandez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hernandez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hernandez Elementary School?
Hernandez Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower 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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