Serving 85 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hernandez Elementary serves the west part of the Espanola, NM school district, covering an attendance area of approximately 167 square miles. The average drive to the school from within the zone is typically 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.2 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hernandez Elementary School's student population of 85 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Striving for Excellence
School Rankings
Hernandez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hernandez Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#668 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hernandez Elementary School's ranking?
Hernandez Elementary School is ranked #668 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Hernandez Elementary School often compared to?
Hernandez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccurdy Charter School, Abiquiu Elementary School, Carlos F. Vigil Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Hernandez Elementary School?
85 students attend Hernandez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hernandez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hernandez Elementary School?
Hernandez Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hernandez Elementary School offer ?
Hernandez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hernandez Elementary School part of?
Hernandez Elementary School is part of Espanola School District.
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