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Elida School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 147 students in Elida School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Elida School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
147 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elida School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
18%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
78%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,116 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,306 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,116
$14,756
Spending / Student
$23,306
$14,121
Best Elida School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elida Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Elida High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elida School District?
Elida School District manages 2 public schools serving 147 students.
What is the rank of Elida School District?
Elida School District is ranked #79 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elida School District?
78% of Elida School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elida School District?
Elida School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Elida School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,306 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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