For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,467 students in Roosevelt County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Roosevelt County, NM are Dora Elementary School, Lindsey-steiner Elementary School and Floyd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roosevelt County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Roosevelt County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Roosevelt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Ave M
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Grades: 5-6
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Grades: PK-4
| 94 students
Rank: #44.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 South Globe
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Grades: 3-4
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Floyd Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Grades: 5-8
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 West 18th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Grades: 1-2
| 375 students
Roosevelt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
1216 West Ivy
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 6
| n/a students
525 South Chicago
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Roosevelt County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Roosevelt County, NM include Dora Elementary School, Lindsey-steiner Elementary School and Floyd Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Roosevelt County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Roosevelt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roosevelt County?
Roosevelt County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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