For the 2026-27 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, Floyd Elementary School and Lindsey-steiner 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 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Roosevelt County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Gr: PK-4 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Ave M
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Gr: 5-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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
Gr: 3-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Floyd Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Gr: 5-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
701 West 18th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Gr: 1-2 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Roosevelt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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, Floyd Elementary School and Lindsey-steiner 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 81% (majority Hispanic).
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