Top Rankings
Espanola Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,988 students in Espanola Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Espanola Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
13 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
2,988 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Espanola Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
58%
Graduation Rate
76%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.56
# American Indian Students
227 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
12%
# Asian Students
29 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,614 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
62%
# Black Students
21 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
80 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
236
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
214
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
241
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
229
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
282
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
200
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
193
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
183
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,859 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,004 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,859
$14,520
Spending / Student
$16,004
$13,895
Best Espanola Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abiquiu Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Hwy 84/285 213412
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-4457
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-4457
Grades: K-6
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 New Mexico Highway 75
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 579-4325
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 579-4325
Grades: K-6
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
James Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Coronado Ave
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2256
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2256
Grades: 1-6
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
San Juan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 State Rd 74
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4225
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4225
Grades: K-6
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Chimayo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 76 County Rd 93 Build
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4207
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4207
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
Rank: #66.
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Zuni Ln
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #77.
Velarde Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
State Road 68 County Road 51 #
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
Rank: #88.
Alcalde Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 68 County Rd 138a
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
Rank: #99.
Hernandez Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
State Road 84/285 #1934b
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4008
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4008
Grades: K-6
| 71 students
Rank: #1010.
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Industrial Park Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Grades: 7-8
| 474 students
Rank: #1111.
Tony Quintana Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18670 Us 84/285
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3213
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3213
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Rank: #1212.
Espanola Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 El Llano Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7357
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7357
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: n/an/a
323 North Coronado Ave
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-6819
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-6819
Grades: PK-K
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Espanola Public Schools School District?
Espanola Public Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 2,988 students.
What is the rank of Espanola Public Schools School District?
Espanola Public Schools School District is ranked #84 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Espanola Public Schools School District?
87% of Espanola Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Espanola Public Schools School District?
Espanola Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Espanola Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,004 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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