Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ojo Amarillo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ojo Amarillo Elementary serves the northeast part of Fruitland, NM, covering an attendance zone of approximately 81.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ojo Amarillo Elementary School's student population of 280 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ojo Amarillo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ojo Amarillo Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
93%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
19%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ojo Amarillo Elementary School's ranking?
Ojo Amarillo Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Ojo Amarillo Elementary School often compared to?
Ojo Amarillo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Judy Nelson Elementary School, Animas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Ojo Amarillo Elementary School?
280 students attend Ojo Amarillo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ojo Amarillo Elementary School students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ojo Amarillo Elementary School?
Ojo Amarillo Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ojo Amarillo Elementary School offer ?
Ojo Amarillo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ojo Amarillo Elementary School part of?
Ojo Amarillo Elementary School is part of Central School District.
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