Estancia School District

300 North 9th Street
Estancia, NM 87016
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 575 students in Estancia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Estancia School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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
4 Schools
918 Schools
# Students
575 Students
310,736 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
22,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Estancia 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 80-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#41 out of 141 school districts
(Top 30%)
33%
24%
35%
34%
35-39%
33%
(20-21)
80-89%
66%
(2022-23)
27.9%
43.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.56
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
74%
63%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
22%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,821 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 $16,767 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,821
$15,107
Spending / Student
$16,767
$14,456

Best Estancia School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: PK-1 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Upper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 2-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Estancia Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
807 W. Hopewell
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2003
Gr: 7-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Estancia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9th And Joseph Ave
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Estancia School District?
Estancia School District manages 4 public schools serving 575 students.
What is the rank of Estancia School District?
Estancia School District is ranked #45 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Estancia School District?
74% of Estancia School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Estancia School District?
Estancia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Estancia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,767 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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