Clovis School District

1009 N Main St
Clovis, NM 88101
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Clovis School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,541 students in Clovis School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in New Mexico.
Public Elementary Schools in Clovis School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
16 Schools
662 Schools
# Students
7,387 Students
205,986 Students
# Teachers
496 Teachers
16,027 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clovis School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#57 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
26%
24%
32%
34%
29%
33%
(19-20)
70%
77%
(2022-23)
48.7%
43.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
66%
62%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
23%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,756 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,751 is less than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,756
$15,107
Spending / Student
$11,751
$14,456

Best Clovis School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4801 Norris
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Zia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2400 Norris St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Barry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3401 Thornton St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 East Plains St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4445
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
W D Gattis Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5100 N. Thornton Street
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4305
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Sandia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2801 Lore St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Marshall 6th Grade Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Commerce Way
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: 6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
La Casita Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Davis St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Cms Iacademy At Lincoln Jackson
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Alphon St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: K-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Arts Academy At Bella Vista
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Cesar Chavez Dr
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
James Bickley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 West 14th St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 E. 14th St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,387 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 70% (Top 20% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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