James Elementary School
James Elementary School serves 403 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 43%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 53%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
James Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)61%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
67%
60%
Black
3%
2%
White
26%
23%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
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