Serving 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, House Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
House Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
House Elementary School's student population of 16 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Where everybody is someone special.'
School Rankings
House Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of House Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#94 out of 796 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
62%
Black
13%
2%
White
62%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is House Elementary School's ranking?
House Elementary School is ranked #94 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend House Elementary School?
16 students attend House Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of House Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of House Elementary School?
House Elementary School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does House Elementary School offer ?
House Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is House Elementary School part of?
House Elementary School is part of House School District.
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