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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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 146 students in Elida School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Elida School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
918 Schools
# Students
146 Students
310,736 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
22,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elida 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.1%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.56
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
23%
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
67%
19%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,267 is higher 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 $23,466 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,267
$15,107
Spending / Student
$23,466
$14,456
Best Elida School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elida Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elida School District?
Elida School District manages 2 public schools serving 146 students.
What is the rank of Elida School District?
Elida School District is ranked #66 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
67% of Elida School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 6:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Elida School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,466 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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