Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lydia Rippey Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lydia Rippey Elementary serves the west part of Aztec, NM, covering an area of approximately 84.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 13.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lydia Rippey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lydia Rippey Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
INSPIRED | SAFE | FULFILLED
School Rankings
Lydia Rippey Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lydia Rippey Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#203 out of 796 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
4%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Little Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lydia Rippey Elementary School's ranking?
Lydia Rippey Elementary School is ranked #203 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Lydia Rippey Elementary School often compared to?
Lydia Rippey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccoy Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Lydia Rippey Elementary School?
354 students attend Lydia Rippey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lydia Rippey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lydia Rippey Elementary School?
Lydia Rippey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lydia Rippey Elementary School offer ?
Lydia Rippey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lydia Rippey Elementary School part of?
Lydia Rippey Elementary School is part of Aztec School District.
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