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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 10 public elementary schools serving 1,575 students in Espanola Public Schools School District.
Public Elementary Schools in Espanola Public Schools School District have a diversity score of 0.22, which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 0.57.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
13 Schools
669 Schools
# Students
2,988 Students
215,536 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
15,650 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
0.57
# American Indian Students
227 Students
26,132 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
12%
# Asian Students
29 Students
2,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,614 Students
131,663 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
61%
# Black Students
21 Students
3,869 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
80 Students
45,599 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
264 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
5,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
6,288
# Students in K Grade:
236
20,343
# 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
24,065
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
20,064
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
20,138
# Students in 9th Grade:
282
3,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
200
2,774
# Students in 11th Grade:
193
2,491
# Students in 12th Grade:
183
2,443
# 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 Elementary 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.
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
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